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Code of Federal Regulations Title 10. Energy § 10.708.5 Protected conduct

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

An employee of a contractor may file a complaint against his employer alleging that he has been subject to retaliation for:

(a) 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, the employer, or any higher tier contractor, information that he reasonably believes reveals—

(1) A substantial violation of a law, rule, or regulation;

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

(3) Fraud, gross mismanagement, gross waste of funds, or abuse of authority;  or

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

(c) Subject to § 708.7 of this subpart, refusing to participate in an activity, policy, or practice if the employee believed participation would—

(1) Constitute a violation of a Federal health or safety law;  or

(2) Cause the employee to have a reasonable fear of serious injury to himself, other employees, or members of the public.

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