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Patty Murray: “I would not expect you to. But let me just ask you: Do you believe a worker seeking help from a co-worker on a problem…”

On the recordFebruary 28, 2018
I would not expect you to. But let me just ask you: Do you believe a worker seeking help from a co-worker on a problem related to any term or condition of employment should be protected from punishment from her employer for doing so?
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Senator Murray questions workplace protections for employees seeking help from co-workers.

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