By Mark A. Lies, II and Adam R. Young
Seyfarth Synop
sis: New OSHA final rule requires employer to submit data electronically, to be posted on the OSHA website.
On May 12, 2016 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration published the final rules requiring employers to submit injury and illness data electronically. 81 Fed. Reg. 29624.
By James L. Curtis and Craig B. Simonsen
We had previously blogged about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s solicitation of public comments (78 Fed. Reg. 3918) on a proposal to provide an electronic submission form for employees to submit retaliation complaints.
Now, without any further rulemaking or other explanation concerning any comments that OSHA may have received,
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By James L. Curtis and Craig B. Simonsen
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is soliciting public comments on its proposal to provide additional methods for employees to submit retaliation complaints to OSHA, including electronic submission.
OSHA’s whistleblower regulations specify the procedures that an employee must use to file a complaint alleging that their employer violated a whistleblower provision for
Continue Reading OSHA Proposes Online Form to Make Filing Whistleblower Complaints Easier