Question

According to the Discrimination and Harassment directive, employees who believe they are the victims of harassing conduct, discrimination, harassment or retaliation _____.

Answer 1

Employees who believe they are the victims of harassing conduct, discrimination, harassment or retaliation have certain rights and protections.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the Discrimination and Harassment directive, employees who believe they are the victims of harassing conduct, discrimination, harassment or retaliation have certain rights and protections.

These rights include:

1. Not retaliating or discriminating against workers for using their rights under the law, such as reporting a work-related injury or illness.
2. Working conditions that do not pose a risk of serious harm.
3. Filing a confidential complaint with OSHA for workplace inspections.
4. Receiving information and training about workplace hazards and OSHA standards in a language they can understand.
5. Receiving copies of records and test results related to workplace hazards and illnesses.
6. Participating in OSHA inspections and speaking privately with the inspector.
7. Filing a complaint with OSHA if they have been retaliated or discriminated against for exercising their rights under the OSH Act.

These rights are protected by various laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.