658.422—Handling of non-JS-related complaints by the Regional Administrator.
(a)
Each non-JS-related complaint filed by an MSFW alleging violations of employment related laws enforced by ESA or OSHA shall be taken in writing, and referrred to ESA or OSHA for prompt action pursuant to 29 CFR part 42.
(b)
Upon referring the complaint in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section, the regional official shall inform the complainant of the enforcement agency (and individual, if known) to which the complaint was referred and shall also refer the complainant to the enforcement agency, another public agency, an attorney, a consumer advocate and/or other appropriate assistance.
(c)
All other non-JS-related complaints alleging violations of employment related laws shall be logged. The complainant shall be referred to the appropriate agency for assistance.
(d)
For all non-JS-related complaints received and/or referred, the appropriate regional official shall record the referral of the complainant (or complaint filed on behalf of an MSFW), and the agency or agencies (and individual(s) if known) to which the complainant (or complaint) was referred on a complaint log, similar to the one described in § 658.410(c)(1). The appropriate regional official shall also prepare and keep the file specified in § 658.410(c)(3).