Whistleblower

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Overview

The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) enforces anti-discrimination provisions contained in ORS Chapter 659A Unlawful Discrimination in Employment and has substantial expertise in such enforcement.

You can file a complaint with the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) if you think your employer is discriminating or retaliating against you. Complaints alleging retaliation must be filed within one year of when the retaliation occurs.

Oregon BOLI complaint form
(OSHA, Whistleblowing y Denunciando Riesgos o Acciones Ilegales en el Trabajo)

All available content

Publications

Cards
- Whistleblower Rights | Derechos de los denunciantes
  A pocket-sized card outlining workers’ rights in Oregon. Includes QR codes.
  English / Spanish 03/06/2024
Fact sheets
- Derecho de los trabajadores a negarse a realizar trabajos peligrosos: Información para empleados y empleadores
  Workers’ right to refuse dangerous work: Information for employees and employers
  Revisa las protecciones contra la discriminación y las reglas que especifican el derecho de un empleado a rechazar tareas laborales peligrosas.
  Spanish 07/19/2024
- Workers’ right to refuse dangerous work: Information for employees and employers
  Reviews discrimination protections and rules specifying an employee’s right to refuse dangerous work tasks.
  English 06/12/2024

Education and training

Online course
- Derechos de los denunciantes
  Whistleblower Rights online course
  Este curso se centrará en explicar los derechos de un denunciante y lo ayudará a entender el proceso de presentación de quejas.
  Spanish Online course
- Whistleblower Rights online course
  This training program covers the whistleblower rights covered in the Oregon Safe Employment Act.
  English Online course

Rules and rule-related

Final Rules
- Division 1, 437-001-0285 through 437-001-0295, Complaints
  Administrative Order 3-2023
Program Directives
- Whistleblower Investigations Manual
  This outlines procedures and information relative to the handling of retaliation complaints under the whistleblower provisions in 11(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
  A-288 02/29/2024

Video Resources

Borrow from the Resource Center

Watch Online

Additional Resources

Interagency agreement between Oregon OSHA and the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries

Highlights

Program Directive A-288
Whistleblower 11(c) Investigations Manual