Every employee shall read, sign and date a copy of the following policy which will be kept in the employee's personnel file:
If any employee reasonably believes that some policy, practice, or activity of RDVIC is in violation of law, a written complaint must be filed by that employee with the Executive Director or the Board President.
It is the intent of RDVIC to adhere to all laws and regulations that apply to the organization and the underlying purpose of this policy is to support the organization's goal of legal compliance. The support of all employees is necessary to achieving compliance with various laws and regulations. An employee is protected from retaliation only if the employee brings the alleged unlawful activity, policy, or practice to the attention of RDVIC and provides RDVIC with a reasonable opportunity to investigate and correct the alleged unlawful activity. The protection described below is only available to employees who comply with this requirement.
RDVIC will not retaliate against an employee who in good faith, has made a protest or raised a complaint against some practice of RDVIC, or of another individual or entity with whom RDVIC has a business relationship, on the basis of a reasonable belief that the practice is in violation of law, or a dear mandate of public policy.
RDVIC will not retaliate against employees who disclose or threaten to disclose to a supervisor a public body, any activity. policy or practice of RDVIC that the employee reasonably believes is in violation of a law, or a rule, or regulation mandated pursuant to law. or is in violation of a clear mandate of public policy concerning the health, safety, welfare, or protection of the environment.
