Are Concerned Workers “Informers?”
In 1995, a little known Republican Congressman named John Boehner stated that “Most employers would describe OSHA as the Gestapo…
Dept of Labor Fights Back to Protect Workers
As more than 1100 Americans continue to die every day from COVID-19, the Department of Labor delivered a brief pushing…
OSHA Vaccine-or-Test Standard Injunction: What’s Next?
Last week, after a herculean feat of work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued its second Emergency Temporary Standard…
Court Blocks OSHA Vaccinate-or-Test Standard
Barely a day and a half after issuance of OSHA’s emergency vaccinate-or-test standard, a federal appeals court has blocked it.…
Mixed Response to OSHA Vaccine-or-Test Rule
Yesterday federal OSHA issued its long anticipated Vaccine-or-Test Emergency Temporary Standard that requires all private sector employees in companies with…
OSHA Issues Vaccinate-or-Test Emergency Rule: Vaccinate by January 4 or Test
OSHA’s much anticipated Vax-or-Test emergency temporary standard was put up on the web for “inspection” this morning and will be…
Will OSHA Require Unvaccinated Workers to Pay for COVID Testing?
Throughout its 51 year history, OSHA has required employer to pay for equipment, tests and items required by OSHA standards…
Build Back Better Increases OSHA’s Budget and Penalties
The Build Back Better Act, announced today by the Biden Administration, makes significant improvements in workplace safety protections for American…
OSHA Puts the Heat on a Heat Standard
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration yesterday issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to begin the process of…
Doug Parker Confirmed as OSHA Head
For the first time since Dr. David Michaels exited the OSHA’s Assistant Secretary’s Office in January 2017, a short 1747…