"Right to Sit"

Nurses Union

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Our boss is implementing a "no-sitting" policy, we are not allowed to sit at the nurses station to document - we are only allowed to stand at our computers out in the hallways. We are only allowed to sit during our breaks. Some union reps have posted a Mass "Right to Sit" law on our floors, but I can't find any information for myself. Has anyone else come across a similar situation? Was it resolved? :confused:

Specializes in Infectious Disease, Neuro, Research.
Did she ask if she could have some sweets on her and they said no?

From experience, one does not ask, one tells. Doesn't matter who is trying to enforce a policy, JACHO, Admin, whatever. She has the right to a source of glucose immediately to-hand. In legal terms, most states also require licensed drivers to have said glucose within immediate reach; your daughter is State licensed, so while there may not be "case law" there is absolutely a precedent requiring accommodation, in addition to the ADA.

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