SafetyQuestion 605 of 1605
An employee who believes their workplace presents an unsafe condition may file a confidential complaint with Cal/OSHA. By law, the employee's identity:
a.Must be kept confidential unless the employee authorizes disclosure
b.Must be disclosed to the employer to allow a response
c.Must be published in the inspection report
d.Is disclosed only after the inspection is complete
Explanation
Labor Code §6309 requires Cal/OSHA to keep the identity of a complaining employee confidential unless the employee specifically authorizes disclosure. Labor Code §6310 separately prohibits retaliation against employees who exercise these rights.
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