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I’m glad they did this because I don’t think it’s a good idea and yes, I have looked at companies that offer this and the benefits. It’s just one more step towards an Orwellian society, that’s been coming whether I like it or not. My concern is they can still offer this on a voluntary basis. Voluntary is only good if it truly is voluntary. For example how many unions are listed as voluntary, but you don’t dare say no? I might also feel pressured to say yes to keep my job even though this would never be given as a reason for terminating me. I didn’t play by the unwritten company rules. I wasn’t a team player! I just think we either allow this or not and keep the “voluntary” language out of the legislation because nothing is ever truly voluntary at work.
Indiana is an “at will” employment state and even if microchipping is “voluntary”, an employer can still terminate anyone who doesn’t “volunteer” for it.
Exactly Chris. So why pretend that passing something that’s “voluntary” means you have a choice with no repercussions. I’m sure in the world of local, state and federal governments this language works because I’ve seen from people that work in those sectors they are very protective of the individual, but I’m not sure they understand how things actually work outside of their bubble. You’d still have to prove you were fired because you didn’t do something that’s voluntary and good luck doing that.
Wow, what is worse is that we actually need a law to prevent this! Pretty scary to think employers would actually want to do this. Advice — run from any employer that wants to do this and never buy their products or services.