Ethan Michel

While officially assigned custodial duties, I assumed responsibility for identifying and documenting systemic policy and compliance failures, including those related to ADA, FEHA, OSHA, and the AFT Local 1931 Collective Bargaining Agreement. My role evolved into that of a de facto compliance investigator and advocate, ensuring frontline working conditions met legal, contractual, and ethical standards.

Key Contributions:

- Conducted real-time investigations into workplace misconduct, including retaliation, unsafe working conditions, and equipment denial. Compiled evidence, organized documentation, and presented findings to multiple leadership levels.

- Interpreted ADA, FEHA, and California Labor Code §1102.5 to support protected disclosures and initiate

legal-compliant follow-up procedures.

- Applied and cited relevant provisions from the AFT Local 1931 CBA to address shift changes, progressive discipline failures, and lack of onboarding.

- Supported DEIA efforts by amplifying the voices of underrepresented staff and challenging conditions contributing to workplace inequity.

- Maintained and submitted structured reports, summaries, and incident logs with timestamped evidence and policy references suitable for legal review