Can your boss make you lift heavy things with a medical certificate?

[Anonymous]

I have sprained my rotator cuff in my right shoulder.

I have a medical certificate from my doctor to not lift anything more than 5kgs in a 30 minute time frame.

Today my boss got me to put 10 glasses, 10 plates, two platters of food on the cart in the photo. Then push it in the elevator and through two doors on the next level.

She knows about my arm injury and said "You can do that"

By the time I put everything on there and pushed the cart to the next level, my upper arm couldn't stop shaking.

Do I have a right to say no next time she asks?

Updates

1 y

HR and my boss don't like me, as I've spoken about things before which they didn't want to hear. If they fire me for speaking up, I don't care.

[AviatorTom]

Your boss can't MAKE you do anything. You choose to do what your boss tells you, or not.

If you're uncomfortable doing what your boss asks, tell them and explain why. A good boss will understand, and maybe you two can work out a compromise. If not, and that regularly happens, you are in the wrong job, and it's time for a change.

[Stevepro68]

You right to refuse to do a task you are not a slave. However unless there is a union contract, rule , or law protecting you. They have the right to fire you for not doing a task. Even with a medical restriction.

[EmmaMary]

REPORTED...DUPLICATE.

[EmmaMary]

Thank you for the MHO.

[AI Opinion]

You do have the right to refuse tasks that exceed your medical limitations, particularly if you have a doctor's certificate specifying these limitations. It's important to communicate clearly with your boss about your condition and provide the medical documentation if necessary. If your boss continues to assign tasks that could harm your health, consider discussing the matter with HR or seeking legal advice to ensure your rights are protected. Your health and safety should always take precedence.

[Iron_Man]

Tell him no if he fires you file a complaint on the board

[Anonymous]

Do them one at a time or failing that get a job elsewhere