Question 1:
What protection is afforded a driver for refusing to violate the FMCSRs?
Guidance:
Section 405 of the STAA (49 U.S.C. 31105) states, in part, that no person shall
discharge, discipline, or in any manner discriminate against an employee with
respect to the employee’s compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of
employment for refusing to operate a vehicle when such operation constitutes a
violation of any Federal rule, regulation, standard, or order applicable to CMV
safety. In such a case, a driver may submit a signed complaint to the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration.