Is it legal for a employer to make me bring in a Dr. note that I can not be on my feet cuz 7month pregnant?

Question

I am no my feet for more than 8hours. My lower back is starting to hurt bad. Do I have to bring in a Doctor note that a have permission to sit.

Other Depts. is not req. to have a doctor note and all they do is sit. They are not to.

Have a doctor note that can not lift up xpounds but they always put me in dept that requires to lift.

Answer 1

Yes it is legal, and it benefits both you and your employer. For you it keeps your employer off your back and keeps you from getting fired. For them they do not have to worry about you calling in or going home each time you do not feel well.

However, there is a word of caution here; do no abuse this privilege it does have repercussions that you have never seen and never will forget. Also if you can afford to you are in titled to take off anywhere from six months to a year and return to your same position without any questions. check out your legal rights at the website.

Also it sounds like you are being disseminated ageist you might want to talk to a legal aid service or a lawyer to see what you options are at the moment.
Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Yes - it is completely legal for them to ask for a doctors note. Why would you think that was illegal????

I'm in a right to work state (GA) which means they have the right to fire you for any reason, with out warning, with out telling you why.

I don't know what state you're in, but if they want proof that you cannot preform your job as you were able to 8 months ago, as all other employees are able to, I think you should get that note to them without bitching and complaining or you might find yourself on unpleasant terms.

Most companies ask for doctors notes so that they won't be held liable if anything were to happen. It'll just go in your folder, I'm sure it's nothing against you. However, if you whine and complain then I'm not sure they are going to want you back after maternity leave.

It's truely suspicious that you are having these problems and didn't just comply with getting the doctors note.

I mean I'm sure that the corporate office has seen plenty of fake pregnancys just to get preferencial treatment, hence the doctors note policy.

My personal policy is that I always get a note for every doctors visit so my boss doesn't have to question my activity. Don't go around looking suspicious!

I'm sure they hired you before you got pregnant. Just because you cannot perform your job now isn't their problem. You think they should just pay you because you went off and got pregnant? I wish! No, it's NOT THEIR PROBLEM!
Honestly, they should just send you on leave until you can come back and perform your job.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

Yes, it would be a great idea to bring a note, but employers in general arent always happy with this. It's almost like telling them that they dont have 100% of your efforts, whether pregnant or not, and thats why companies hire people they KNOW can handle being at work, even if medical terminologies in your body's boundaries suggest other wise. It's always a good idea to pick a job that will let you go on a few months maternity leave, but if thats out of reach, just explain to your employer that you need their pardon for 2 more months, and you'll be back to better performance. good luck with the delivery!

Answer 4

I had a job that required me to be on my feet all day and lift things. One day, in my 8th month, afer 9 hours of work, my supervisor came to me and told me to call my doc and have him write a note that said I could only work 8 hours and lift 10 pounds. My guess is that your boss does not want to make you work as hard as you are having to and with a doctors note, they can't. Pregnancy can be considered a temp disabilty and is covered by the ADA act. With a note like that, if they make you work past the hours, they have to abide by that and if they try to make you work longer, you can always just say, "Ok, but I'll need to call a lawyer on my break."

Answer 5

I am in the military and are having the same issues- I am 8.5 months pregnant and I am on my feet all day because I am a pharmacy tech. I want to work only 4 hours a day. The required me to have a doctors note because of regulations. You might want to talk to your doctor to get that. If you don't need it, the at least have one just to reassure. It is legal, though. Depends on company's policy

Answer 6

Your employer has a right to request that, I would assume...especially if they provide a reasonably priced group health plan..

If they don't provide medical and you don't already have a doctor, then you could tell them that you're going to submit a worker's comp claim for back problems caused from standing on hard surfaces for extended periods of time while pregnant..
I can guarantee you that your supervisors bosses will have their head on a platter if you end up needing to use worker's comp.
If they give you a hard time about it, sign up for prpaid legal and get a lawyer to help you deal with them.

Vaughn W.'s answer was awsome...make sure you check out those websites.

God bless!

Answer 7

Yes he can require a doctor's note. This is for your protection and his with respect to unemployment laws. If he fired you for taking time off due to the back pain, the doctor's note may protect your unemployment benefits.

Also, check your employment manual. There should be a section dedicated to what kind of benefits you are entitled to, if any.

Answer 8

well actuly it is legal for the emplyer to do that so thay know u aint lieing just cause u want to sit down. if ur 7 months well than if u have a preblen with how ur boss runs his company try quiting or taking a maternaty leave thats what most ppl do when there doc says to stay off there feet cause the doc actuly means bed rest not just sitting down. but yes ur boss can say u have to have a note and it is legal

Answer 9

I would need more info to answer. First, where do you work? Do you have a contract with your employer? Are you part of a union? Do you work for a Federal, State, City or Municipal government? If the answer is no to all of these, I think your employer is justified. If the answer is yes to any of these, you may have a legal argument but I doubt it. Good luck.

Answer 10

You appear to be asking for accomodation due to a medical condition. This should be supported by a Dr. note.

Just like when you go out on maternity leave - everyone knows the baby has to come out, you still need the proper documentation