I work with a company that wants me to come into the office twice a week even though the CDC says we should be atleast 10 feet from other individuals. I do not have my own vehicle and I take public transportation which puts me in further danger. I was given the go ahead to work from home by my controller and then it was taken back by my immediate manager who now wants me to work two days a week in the office. I don't feel comfortable working in the office over the next two weeks. Is it legal for them to force me to come in, can I lose my job for declining?
Employment in Georgia is considered to be "at-will." Therefore, your employer can place this restriction on your employment. Employment at will means that your employer can terminate or otherwise impose conditions on your employment for any reason or no reason at all. Of course, you have no obligation to go to work if you do not feel comfortable doing so. Given the conditions these days, that may the the right choice. While there could be situations where a disability or medical condition could justify a change in your work environment, based on your description, there is no legal protection under these circumstances.
What do you mean by legal? It is certainly not criminal to terminate you. In a right to work state you can be terminated lawfully for any not prohibited reason.
