Guam § 87125 - Employees not to be Compelled to Work in Unsafe Conditions.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 87125 — Employees not to be Compelled to Work in Unsafe Conditions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 87125. Employees not to be Compelled to Work in Unsafe Conditions.
After citation of an unsafe working condition by the Division, no
employee may be compelled or in any way coerced to work in an unsafe
working condition. Anyone who compels or coerces an employee to do so
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, in addition, shall be held personally
liable for actual and punitive damages should an employee suffer injury as a
result of said unsafe working condition. Civil actions may be brought
against such person without reference to the Government Claims Act. No
disciplinary action may be brought against an employee who either refuses
to work in an unsafe working condition after citation of same by the
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Division, or who reports an unsafe working condition to either the Safety
Officer or the Division. Refusal to work in an unsafe working condition
after citation of same by the Division, or reporting of an unsafe working
condition, shall not be considered in evaluating job performance or be
considered as a factor in the promotion or demotion or adverse action of
said employee.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 87125
What does Guam Code Annotated § 87125 cover?
Section 87125 ("Employees not to be Compelled to Work in Unsafe Conditions.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 87125?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 87125 apply to my situation?
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