Don't punish workers for COVID safety complaints.

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Craig texted his boss expressing concern about lax COVID protocols at the workplace. Ten minutes later, he got a text telling him he was fired. OSHA said Craig acted as a whistleblower and is now suing the company in federal court. (Walsh v. Regius, ED TX)

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