Q: Hello . I work for Henry Ford Health system ( Optimeyes) which is a optical devision of them. I am a Optican. We are cur
Currently closed due to Covid. They are trying to force me to drive to Detriot ( a hour away) to work in a hospital . were I am not trained or comfortable doing. They are telling if I refuse they will not give me Covid pay or unemployment and fire me. I have worked for this company for 14 years. Doing all they have asked. I have severe antixty and do not want to work in the city. Do I have any rights to deny them
A: You're in a tough situation. Of course you can refuse, but that may leave you finding new employment. Unless they are asking you to do anything illegal, unethical, or immoral, then your refusal to work is tantamount to you quitting.
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