The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced this week its intention to create a Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee to help workers better understand their rights as whistleblowers. Dani Friedland of Meatingplace reports the committee will "advise, consult with and make recommendations on ways to improve efficiency, effectiveness and transparency" of the agency's whistleblower protections.
"Workers who expose securities and financial fraud, adulterated foods, air and water pollution, or workplace safety hazards have a legal right to speak out without fear of retaliation, and the laws that protect these whistleblowers also protect the health, safety and well-being of all Americans," David Michaels, assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health, said in a statement. OSHA enforces whistleblower provisions that protect employees who report workplace violations in various sectors of American economy. (Read more)
"Workers who expose securities and financial fraud, adulterated foods, air and water pollution, or workplace safety hazards have a legal right to speak out without fear of retaliation, and the laws that protect these whistleblowers also protect the health, safety and well-being of all Americans," David Michaels, assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health, said in a statement. OSHA enforces whistleblower provisions that protect employees who report workplace violations in various sectors of American economy. (Read more)
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