I work for Walgreens. They are forcing employees to wear earpieces with communication devices as "part of the uniform."

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I am sorry to hear about this.  In general, an employer can set this policy, and can terminate an employee for refusing to comply with this type of policy (unless the employee has a religious or medical exemption from the policy).  That is the nature of "at will" employment - either side can walk away at any time, and the employer is free to make changes to the job.

It does appear that this was potentially a material change from the job that you originally signed up for (you are now being monitored far in excess of what was previously occurring).  When there is a substantial/material change in job requirements, an employee can take the position that this effectively terminates the previous job contract and is an offer for a new one.  Under those circumstances, an employee can quit and make a claim for unemployment benefits.

It sounds like you are saying that the medical device conflicts with a medical condition that you have, correct?

Have you consulted with a doctor about a medical exemption?

If they take adverse action against you, you have the right to file a claim for discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.  You should advise them that you are working as fast as you can, and that if they do not give you the time, you will be making a claim for discrimination.

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