Add Comment Question: I have been threatened with termination for declining to do work that I do not normally perform. I am a tradesman and have been with the company nearly 20 years. I am mostly on my feet but the work they want me to now do requires a great deal of time sitting. I have a pre-existing neck condition that occurred at work in 2009 and for which I was treated for by the company health centre. I cannot sit upright for long durations as this compresses my neck and leads to numbness in my arms and hands and a stabbing pain between my shoulder blades. Am I within my rights to decline this work and if terminated would I have a case for wrongful dismissal? Answer: You cannot decline the work unless you provide a doctor's letter that says that you can't do the work. If you provide such a letter and you are then let go, you should call me right away. Lior Samfiru Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.