>. Does anyone know if I will be disobeying a lawful order by resisting?
I can't speak for that. Maybe others in this forum can.

They are probably right...*they* probably can't commute.

Since they're watching... it's best to appear as organized/efficient as possible to your coworkers. Also keeping a low profile... like...Wet, muddy, piles of smelly, eye-sore colored clothes makes an easy target.

Maybe you can post their complaints and we'll try to help out.