MissDonna38
New Member
- Jurisdiction
- New York
I was furloughed two months ago and was able to receive unemployment insurance. I was asked to return to work last Friday (5/29/2020). After 30 minutes into my shift, I started experiencing respiratory issues wearing the (mandatory) mask. I instinctively removed the mask and told my boss, "I can't breath". She told me, "I felt the same way when I first started wearing the mask at work, just sit down and catch your breath, then you have to put it (the mask) back on". I told her I had respiratory issues and could not wear a mask every day for 9 hours a day. My boss told me she needed a doctor's note stating that I couldn't wear the mask. To make a very long story short, I had some MAJOR health issues a few months ago (August-December) prior to starting this job. I got an appointment with my doctor the same day of the incident and she recommended that I only do administrative work from home, or work in isolation at my job because due to my health, I was high-risk. My boss called today and said that HR recommends I go on unpaid medical leave because they can not accommodate my doctor's recommendations. Is this legal? Please help.
