Here are some worker rights related to injury and illness reporting:
- Employers must inform employees of their right to report work-related injuries and illnesses free from retaliation.
- Workers have the right to report a work-related injury or illness without fear of retaliation.
- Workers have the right to review records of work-related injuries and illnesses.
- Workers have the right to see copies of the workplace injury and illness log.
- Workers have the right to get copies of their medical records related to a work-related injury or illness.
- Employers must provide workers with procedures to receive reports of injuries and illnesses promptly.
- Workers and union representatives have the right to access injury and illness records.
It is important to note that retaliating against a worker for reporting an injury or illness is illegal discrimination.