ive recently had a foot injury,i have a note from my doctor.that states im only able to do light duties is itleagal for my employer to still give me the heavy jobs
2006-08-07 00:46:40 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
IT IS WRONG OF COURSE
2006-08-07 00:50:43 · answer #1 · answered by ish216 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you have a foot injury at work? If so, contact the injured workers, department of labor or WCB to find out what they have to say about the matter. The rules that you need to check on vary from state to state. In general, if a doctor has signed a note stating a certain thing, that should stand.
2006-08-07 07:54:19 · answer #2 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your physcian states you are only to do light duties,it meas just that.Now an employer could put you off on sick leave if there are no light duties to be performed.They must tell you this and you have to sign a paper that you agree with this decision.Consult your employee hand book.I would also contact your states employment and discrimination laws.
2006-08-07 07:56:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is. if he keeps you on heavy duty jobs, it's his fault if your foot does not heal properly. inform your doctor that you were not given light duty. he can get you a medical leave. document everything. your employer can be held accountable down the road if you have permanent injury from being placed right back on heavy duty.
2006-08-07 07:56:01 · answer #4 · answered by Debi K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In many cases your employer (in "at will" states) can fire you with "no cause".
If you cannot do the job he wants you to do, be careful as he may, for no stated reason, fire you.
In other words, you may wish to tread lightly for the sake of your foot and for the sake of your job.
Dr. Bob
2006-08-07 08:20:13 · answer #5 · answered by drbob20202000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your employer has two choices, give you light duty work, or give you time off to recover if he doesn't have any light duty work for you. As to whether he has to pay you while you're off, I don't think so. That's what disability insurance is for.
'nuff said?
2006-08-07 07:52:17 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the secretary of state office in the state that you live for assistance or the Deptartment of Labor at the state level.
2006-08-07 07:55:43 · answer #7 · answered by Dennis Fargo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a note from your physician,it is wrong for your employer to ask you to do more than you are able.
2006-08-07 07:54:08 · answer #8 · answered by mrsreadalot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your foot is injuried, then yeah... it'd would be pretty hard to stand up for a long time.
2006-08-07 07:51:55 · answer #9 · answered by Angela B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes,if you have the note from your doctor he cant fire you if you refuse to do the heavy work
2006-08-10 09:47:03 · answer #10 · answered by ecstasyg83 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legal?
Who cares?
You are in charge of your own safety and health... not your employer.
2006-08-07 07:50:56 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋