Feeling Stuck: How Can I Handle My Employer Ignoring Medical Advice for Lighter Duties?

I have been working at Limited Company for the past 4 years. Five months ago, I had an accident outside the company (not on duty). After recovering and taking some rest, I rejoined the company. However, after a month, they transferred me to a job that requires me to stand for 8 hours a day and perform other heavy tasks.

After a few months in this new role, I experienced back pain again. An X-ray revealed that my backbone is damaged, and I had to start treatment. I wrote a letter to my General Manager and HR requesting lighter duties due to my medical condition, but they refused and are insisting that I continue with the current job despite submitting medical certificates advising against heavy labor.

I am unsure of what steps I can take next. What are my rights in this situation?

Thank you.

Do you experience any discrimination or victimization, or is it part of the routine and regular job that aligns with your role, position, and designation as per the company's rules and structure?

If there is no victimization, you do not have any legal standing to refuse the assigned job. All you can do is obtain a doctor's certificate recommending a lighter job and request management to consider your case sympathetically.

Regards,
Shailesh Parikh

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Seeking Advice on Workplace Accommodation After Injury

I have been working at Limited Company for the past 4 years. Five months ago, I had an accident outside of the company premises (not work-related). After recovering and taking some rest, I returned to work. However, after one month, I was transferred to a role operating a machine, which required me to stand for 8 hours and perform heavy tasks. After a few months, I experienced back pain again, and an X-ray revealed damage to my backbone. I started medical treatment.

I wrote a letter to my General Manager and HR requesting lighter duties due to my condition, as recommended in the medical certificate to avoid strenuous work. Unfortunately, they refused and are insisting that I continue with my current job. What actions can I take? What are my rights?

Information Needed for Advice

For a better understanding to provide advice, the following information would be helpful:
1. Clarification on whether the accident caused damage to your backbone or any other part of your body.
2. Details on your previous job before being transferred to machine work. Was it a desk job?
3. Exact wording on the medical certificate.
4. Does your company operate under the Factory's Act?
5. Nature of your company's business.
6. Number of employees, etc.

Thank you for any guidance and support you can provide.