Can doctor reduce my work hours?
If a qualified doctor determines that an employee needs a reduced workload, the employer is legally obligated to comply. If your doctor recommends that you lighten your workload, you can do so by taking a few hours off each day until your time off adds up to twelve 40-hour work weeks.
Can I refuse to work more than my contracted hours?
Your employer can’t make you work more than 48 hours a week on average. It doesn’t matter what your contract says or if you don’t have a written contract. Your employer might ask you to sign an agreement to opt out of the 48-hour limit. Even if you do choose to sign it, you can cancel it at any time.
Can an employer ask what your medical condition is?
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers cannot ask employees about their health or possible disabilities. However, your employer can ask about your health in two cases: If they suspect you may have a condition that could risk your safety in the workplace or ability to perform your job.
Is it okay to ask for less hours at work?
But asking for a reduction in work hours is nothing to be embarrassed about, and it certainly doesn’t imply that you don’t want what’s best for your employer. Be flexible, but know your boundaries, and if things aren’t going the way you want, ask for time.
Can my employer cut my hours if I’m on light duty?
Typically, employers in California are prohibited from cutting their employees’ work hours or retaliating against employees in any other manner after the employee files a workers’ comp claim.
Can employers fire you if you have a doctor’s note?
California is an at-will employment state so an employer may fire an employee who provided a doctor’s note as long as they can prove the decision was not based on discrimination.
Can an employer make you work with a doctor’s note?
Yes. It is generally permissible for employers to require a doctor’s note or release to return to work following a work-related injury or illness.