Business & Work
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The Occupational Safety and Health Act ("OSHA") protects most private sector workers and federal employees from unsafe working conditions. A similar law in Illinois provides protections for employees of state and local government.
You have the right to a workplace without known health and safety hazards. You also have the right to speak up about workplace dangers without retaliation . If you believe your work conditions are unsafe or unhealthy, you can file a complaint .
For more information about your rights as a worker and what to do in unsafe working conditions, visit the OSHA website.
Worried about doing this on your own? You may be able to get free legal help.
