Complaints can be filed with the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health program, part of the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry, in two ways: By filling out a form at
Complaints can be filed with the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health program, part of the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry, in two ways: By filling out a form at
If HR is aware that you have filed charges with the EEOC, they are obligated to inform your boss. Keep in mind that HR is in a difficult position. They are to advocate for the employees, but they work for the company!
In general, you cannot be fired for filing a complaint with HR about workplace issues, especially if you are reporting concerns related to harassment, discrimination, or other illegal activities.
A wrongful termination claim must show that an action on the employer's behalf violated an official policy established by either regulation or statute.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act entitles all employees to three fundamental rights: The right to know about health and safety matters. The right to participate in decisions that could affect their health and safety. The right to refuse work that could affect their health and safety and that of others.
Workers, however, have the power to protect their health and safety. Ontario law spells out the three rights that give workers this power: the right to know, the right to participate, and the right to refuse. Workers have the right to know about workplace health and safety hazards.