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Are we obligated to comply? Employee’s doctor ordered an ergonomic study

by 07/13/2011

Q. One of our employees tripped and fell at work. Days later, he came in with a doctor’s note ordering light-duty restrictions. The doctor’s note also ordered an “ergonomic workstation study” to be done by the employer. Is this something we are obligated to do?

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