Employer Discrimination Against Health & Safety Representatives: Legal Protection

No, an employer cannot discriminate against a health and safety representative.

Health and safety representatives are protected from discrimination by law. This means that they cannot be dismissed, demoted, or otherwise penalized because of their work as a health and safety representative.

This protection is important because it allows health and safety representatives to do their jobs without fear of reprisal. They can speak up about safety concerns and take action to protect the health and safety of their fellow workers.

If you are a health and safety representative and you believe that you have been discriminated against, you should contact your union or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).