Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

illegal biohazard cleanup

i recently did a job that required me to clean up a death scene that our company does not have certification or a license to perform and i cleaned up an inordinate amount of blood and bodily fluids wearing only a mask for pollen and dust and a pair of gloves needless to say im not happy with my employer for making me do this


Asked on 3/20/08, 9:57 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Stuart M. Address Law Offices of Stuart M. Address, P.A.

Re: illegal biohazard cleanup

You can write a letter to protect yourself under the Whistleblower Act. If the employer were to fire you, it would be suspect as retaliation under the Act. If you need a consult for how to write such a letter, please feel free to contact my office.

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Answered on 3/21/08, 1:48 pm
Keith Stern Shavitz Law Group

Re: illegal biohazard cleanup

If you have concerns about the nature of the safety of your work environment, you can contact the federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration at 1-800-321-OSHA.

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Answered on 3/20/08, 11:12 pm


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