I swear the universe is out to get me. This is the nice new subject of the week. I work at a temp agency, who has me working at this university. The student came in to work telling me she moved into a new place that had bed bugs and is getting woken up at night when bitten. Being from another country, she had no idea how bad they are. I printed her tons of info, who to contact, how to get rid of them, etc. 

My boss was made aware this morning. She called facilities and the school apparently has no policy on bed bugs, so they said once it has been confirmed the office is affected, they can spray, but nothing until then. I had mentioned calling the admin office to ask what we should do. Should the girl be asked to stay home until it has been cleared up, is there anything we need to do as a department when clean rooms are located, etc. I was very loudly and sternly told I am not to call admin, or any government official, they will shut down everything and it will be more of amess than anything.

I did call my temp agency to tell them. Of course they are appalled and agreed with me something should be said. But because I was told to not say anything, if she contacts admin with the concern, my job could be at risk. 

What are my rights as a worker? Can they really fire me for opening my mouth? Do i just sit back and hope I don't bring any home? Any advice would be great. This is in MA by the way
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I work at a school, my co-worker has bed bugs. I was told not to contact admin or
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I swear the universe is out to get me. This is the nice new subject of the week. I work at a temp agency, who has me working at this university. The student came in to work telling me she moved into a new place that had bed bugs and is getting woken up at night when bitten. Being from another country, she had no idea how bad they are. I printed her tons of info, who to contact, how to get rid of them, etc. 

My boss was made aware this morning. She called facilities and the school apparently has no policy on bed bugs, so they said once it has been confirmed the office is affected, they can spray, but nothing until then. I had mentioned calling the admin office to ask what we should do. Should the girl be asked to stay home until it has been cleared up, is there anything we need to do as a department when clean rooms are located, etc. I was very loudly and sternly told I am not to call admin, or any government official, they will shut down everything and it will be more of amess than anything.

I did call my temp agency to tell them. Of course they are appalled and agreed with me something should be said. But because I was told to not say anything, if she contacts admin with the concern, my job could be at risk. 

What are my rights as a worker? Can they really fire me for opening my mouth? Do i just sit back and hope I don't bring any home? Any advice would be great. This is in MA by the way
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I have bed bugs, and my boss (temporary temp agency) has no policy on bed bugs. What can
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