Tina reported a safety hazard at her workplace to OSHA. Representatives from OSHA

came to her work and inspected the issue, then gave her employer a citation. The day

after Tina's employer received the citation, Tina was given new jobs which were

menial and difficult. Which of Tina's rights under OSHA was violated in this situation?

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Leslie

19 March, 10:09

Tina reported a safety hazard at her workplace to OSHA. Representatives from OSHA

came to her work and inspected the issue, then gave her employer a citation. The day

after Tina's employer received the citation, Tina was given new jobs which were

menial and difficult. Which of Tina's rights under OSHA was violated in this situation?

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Jorden Luna · Answer 1

The correct answer is: Protection from Workplace Retaliation

Explanation:

Protection from Workplace Retaliation is one of the 20 Whistleblower Laws enforced by OSHA. According to the Protection from Workplace Retaliation (PFWR) law, employers cannot treat employees unfairly in retaliation to employees reporting workplace safety hazards to OSHA. The PFWR states that employers cannot retaliate by: denying employees leave, demoting them, firing them, reducing work hours, or denying them promotions.

In this case, Tina's employer violated the Protection from Workplace Retaliation law by giving her menial and difficult jobs in response to her reporting a safety hazard to OSHA.