An imminent danger is defined by the law and regulations as:
- Any conditions or practices in any place of employment which are such that a danger exists which could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious physical harm immediately or before the risk of such danger can be eliminated through the enforcement procedures of the workplace violence prevention program.
A supervisor is defined by the law and regulations as:
- Any person in an employer’s organization who has the authority to direct and control the work performance of an employee,
or
- Any person who has the authority to take corrective action regarding the violation of a law, rule, or regulation that an employee reported with written notice.
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New York State Governor's Office of Employee Relations
New York State Department of State
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