OSHA Is Protecting Whistleblowers with New Settlement Guidelines
On September 9, 2016, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) released some new guidelines for employers with a whistleblowing employee. OSHA-reviewed settlements between employees and employers revealed a disturbing trend: companies would use these documents to put red tape in place which prevented employees from taking independent legal action. Limitations included: Vague wording that deterred… Continue reading
