Legal Question in Workers Comp in Florida

I was hired as a Branch Manager for a construction & renovation company. My job description is to travel to the properties, evaluate the work, bid, estimate and schedule and supervise maintenance techs who actually do the repair work. I have recently been expected to actually do the manual work even though I was not hired to do the work, nor am I physically able to due to a severe back condition. They are aware of my limitations, but still expect it of me. I was recently asked to provide a Doctor's note to prove I have said back condition and limitations which I'm not sure if they have a right to request or get. I would like to know what my rights are in this matter. I work in Florida, but the company is based in Indiana. I would like to point out that I was never told I would be doing any physical labor, nor is it in my job description. Please advise. Thank you.


Asked on 12/15/15, 8:37 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

They have a right to know what actual physical limitations you have at the current time. This is not a worker's compensation matter. it would only be a workers compensation matter if you suffered an injury by way of an accident in Florida. I would provide the doctor's note with a note of your own indicating that no physical labor beyond these restrictions is contained within your job description

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Answered on 12/15/15, 10:22 am


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