Back To Work: What Protections And Rights Do You Have As An Employee?

The video explores employee rights when asked to return to work amid safety concerns. It covers three main questions: the necessity to return if feeling unsafe, how to report safety violations without facing repercussions, and the rights to request safety equipment. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides criteria for not returning to work. Reporting safety violations is advised through OSHA or State Safety Boards to ensure privacy. Employees have no legal right to demand safety equipment like masks or gloves.

Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which of the following is a valid reason for not returning to work?

• Feeling generally anxious about the pandemic

• Caring for a child due to school closure

• Disliking the work environment

• Wanting to work from home permanently

What might happen if an employee refuses to return to work without meeting any of the FFCRA criteria?

• They will be allowed to work from home

• They might be terminated

• They will receive a warning

• They will be given a raise

Which organization can employees safely report workplace safety violations to, without fear of their employer being informed?

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

• The company's CEO

• Local Police Department

• Human Resources

What is a potential risk of reporting safety violations to HR?

• Being transferred to another department

• Receiving a promotion

• Facing retaliation

• Getting a bonus

Do employees have a legal right to request masks and gloves from their employer?

• Only during a pandemic

• Only if they work in healthcare

• No, there is no legal obligation

• Yes, always