📋 Appeals Process Acknowledgement

Exhibit #003 November 15, 2025 Retaliation Evidence

📋 Context & Significance

This document represents formal acknowledgement of disciplinary appeals following protected whistleblower activities. The timing correlation between protected activities and disciplinary escalation demonstrates a clear pattern of organizational retaliation.

⚖️ Legal Significance

Retaliation Pattern: Disciplinary actions directly correlate with protected safety reporting and compliance documentation activities.

🔍 Timeline Correlation Analysis

Protected Activity Timeline

July 22, 2025: Proactive safety documentation initiated

August-October 2025: AI systems validate compliance concerns

Retaliation Timeline

November 2025: Disciplinary actions escalate

Appeals process initiated following protected activities

Causal Relationship

Clear temporal correlation between safety reporting and adverse employment actions

Legal Protection

Activities protected under federal and state whistleblower statutes