Protected Activity
/prəˈtɛktɪd ækˈtɪvɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) An action or conduct by an employee protected by law from employer retaliation, such as filing a complaint about workplace violations.
The employee engaged in a protected activity by reporting safety violations to OSHA.
Forms
- protected activity
- protected activities
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Commentary
In drafting policies, clearly define protected activities to ensure employees understand which actions are legally shielded from employer retaliation.
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