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Code · CFR · Title 10 — Energy · Part 708 — DOE Contractor Employee Protection Program · § 708.5

§ 708.5. Protected conduct.

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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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