Need some advice. My friend’s company is forcing them to work in the office while wearing a face mask for 9 hours a day. This has caused my friend to get migraines and experience physical pain above their nose, because they can't breathe.My friend needs the job but I’m worried for them. Is there anything they can do in their situation (besides quit)? They’ve already asked if they can work from home but their boss is unwavering and expects everyone to work from the office, even during a pandemic.

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They aren’t the only person in work wearing a mask for extended hours- medical professionals, teachers, students, retail workers, just to name a few. Sucks that the boss won’t let them work from home, but honestly, you should be able to breathe so maybe they aren’t wearing their mask properly? If they have medical issues where they can’t breathe right with a mask then they should talk to their doctor and maybe a doctors note will help?

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We don’t even know what specifically the friend does- working in an office can mean a lot of different things.

Could probably ask his doctor how he handles it. My doctors office has al their employees wear masks all day.

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oh sounds like a startup CEO I know ... he thinks Work From Home is more meaningful and people will get more done... but it's just a way to micromanage people ..

I am truly sorry your friend has to deal with that. I think they could try to get a medical note on the migraine / pain and see if that improves because then if anything was to happen medically the company can get sued.

but that could put them on the list to get fired. I am no lawyer but I suggest asking a lawyer

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This post screams privilege 😂My dad works in construction - an intense, physically demanding job - and has had to wear a mask for 10+ hours in various weather conditions throughout this entire pandemic - so have nurses,doctors,hospital workers in general, grocery store workers, retail stores workers, waiters/waitresses,road workers, the list goes on, if millions of people can figure out how to wear a mask to work for 8+ hours, surely your friend can as well especially if he really needs the job.

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I work 12hrs a day 3 days a week where I wear a mask the entire time. Yet I wont scoff at someone who cannot. We have to keep in mind people have breathing issues and medical issues that makes wearing a mask difficult. Tell that person to try a different type of mask that is breathable

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