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Guidance Document Information
Title VOSH Whistleblower Investigation Manual
Document ID 04-001E
Summary CHANGES I-III: This Directive sets forth and implements policy, procedures and other information on the handling by the VOSH Investigator of employee complaints of employer discrimination or retaliation. Specifically, it deals with the rights of employees afforded under Virginia Code §40.1-51.2:1. The Virginia statute provides protections similar to those of section 11(c) of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act which prohibits reprisals, in any form, against employees who exercise rights under the federal Act. CHANGE IV: This Change outlines procedures and other information relative to the handling of retaliation complaints under the various whistleblower statutes delegated to federal OSHA and to VOSH under the Code of Virginia.
Effective Date 7/1/2016
pdf View document text     Posted On 9/12/2017                 Document on Town Hall
Explanation or Citations Va. Code §40.1-51.2:1

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[16 VAC 25] Safety and Health Codes Board
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Removal of certain documents that do not fall under the statutory definition of guidance documents to be posted on Town Hall and more appropriately placed onto the Department of Labor and Industry Website. 11/18/2024 Forum is underway and will end on 12/18/2024. Currently 0 Comments.


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