Does my employer have to know why I'm on light duty?

March 18, 2016
Asked By:ThatMarleyGirl in Ohio, OH

I'm trying to plan a breast augmentation, but do not have enough vacation days to take 2 weeks off work. After my surgery, will the surgeon provide me with a note for light duty? If so, is the reason for light duty explained within the note? I work in a warehouse, and although I don't lift more than 10-15 lbs, it's very repetitive, with a lot of walking and reaching above my head. I don't want to tell my boss I need light duty because I had an elective aesthetic surgery...

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