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I know we share a strong commitment to the consistent application of all (Company)’s
policies to all employees and situations as well as compliance with all relevant city, state,
and federal laws related to product and public safety.

Additionally, I know we share an awareness of the importance of precedent in our deci-
sion-making processes and our handling of product and public safety issues in a legally
compliant manner.

SAMPLE MEMO REGARDING CONCERNS ABOUT
RETALIATION AGAINST EMPLOYEE FOR RAISING
PUBLIC/PRODUCT SAFETY CONCERNS

On letterhead, in interoffice memo format, or via e-mail
CONFIDENTIAL

To: Your Supervisor (Include any others on this list to whom this memo should be
addressed.)

From: Your Name
Date:

Re.: Concerns about (Company)’s Compliance with Public/Product Safety and
Whistleblower Protection Laws and Prohibitions against Retaliation

I am compelled to express concern about how we at (Company) handle issues related to
Public/Product Safety, prohibitions against unlawful retaliation, and Whistleblower
Protection Laws.
Additionally, we have a responsibility to investigate concerns about public safety or
product safety promptly, thoroughly, and soundly. Just as importantly, we have a legal
responsibility to prevent retaliation against any employee who comes forward with such
concerns.

I am concerned about how the recent situation with (employee’s name or complaint) was
handled. Unless I am unaware of additional information or documentation related to this
matter, I recommend that we revisit this situation and seek technical ______________
assistance to ensure that we at (Company) have not made any errors in violation of any
aspect of any law.

If we learn that any errors have been or are being made, I recommend that we remediate
those as soon as possible. Moving forward, I recommend that we consider implementing

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