708.5—What employee conduct is protected from retaliation by an employer?
If you are an employee of a contractor, you may file a complaint against your employer alleging that you have been subject to retaliation for:
(a)
Disclosing to a DOE official, a member of Congress, any other government official who has responsibility for the oversight of the conduct of operations at a DOE site, your employer, or any higher tier contractor, information that you reasonably believe reveals—
(b)
Participating in a Congressional proceeding or an administrative proceeding conducted under this part; or
(c)
Subject to § 708.7 of this subpart, refusing to participate in an activity, policy, or practice if you believe participation would—
(2)
Cause you to have a reasonable fear of serious injury to yourself, other employees, or members of the public.