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§ 708.5 - What employee conduct is protected from retaliation by an employer?

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If you are an employee of a contractor, you may file a complaint against your employer alleging that you have been subject to retaliation for:

Disclosing to a DOE official, a member of Congress, any other government official who has responsibility for the oversight of the conduct of operations at a DOE site, your employer, or any higher tier contractor, information that you reasonably believe reveals—

A substantial violation of a law, rule, or regulation;

A substantial and specific danger to employees or to public health or safety; or

Fraud, gross mismanagement, gross waste of funds, or abuse of authority; or

Participating in a Congressional proceeding or an administrative proceeding conducted under this part; or

Subject to § 708.7 of this subpart, refusing to participate in an activity, policy, or practice if you believe participation would—

Constitute a violation of a federal health or safety law; or

Cause you to have a reasonable fear of serious injury to yourself, other employees, or members of the public.

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