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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged... more +

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged with assuring healthy, safe, working environments. OSHA sets and enforces safety standards and policies. Examples of OSHA's duties include setting limits on workers' exposure to hazardous substances, ensuring workers have access to safety information and protective equipment, and providing employers and workers proper training to prevent dangerous conditions. less -

OSHA Retaliation Claims Under Section 11(c): A Legal and Practical Guide for Employers

Friling Law on 8/18/2025

Employers across the U.S. must follow not only the workplace safety rules set out in the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (the “OSH Act”), but also its anti-retaliation protections — some of the strongest yet often...more

COVID-19, Workplace Safety and Health, and Employee Claims of Retaliation: What’s an Employer to Do?

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 8/12/2021

As of August 8, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has received more than 5,558 whistleblower complaints related to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic (and State Plans have received an...more

Dear Employer: I’m Recording You!

Jaburg Wilk on 1/9/2020

More and more, I have noticed employees are recording their employers. Smartphones, along with other technological advances, have made recording or videoing workplace conversations very easy. These recordings can be used in...more

[Podcast]: Key Contractual Provisions for Employers to Incorporate in Documents with Confidentiality Covenants

Proskauer - Employee Benefits & Executive... on 5/30/2019

In this episode of The Proskauer Brief, Kate Napalkova, special employee benefits and executive compensation counsel, and associate Oleg Zakatov discuss potential pitfalls that lurk in employment agreements and other employee...more

OSHA’s New Guidelines for Employer Anti-Retaliation Policies

Ruder Ware on 1/18/2017

Most employers and employees know that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency charged with overseeing safety and health in U.S. workplaces. Many are surprised, however, to learn OSHA...more

OSHA Publishes Recommended Practices for Anti-Retaliation Programs

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 1/18/2017

Seyfarth Synopsis: Employers that are regulated under any of the 22 federal whistleblower protection laws are encouraged to review company policies, procedures, and training systems to examine conformity with this guidance....more

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