The Protecting America’s Workers Act amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage, increase whistleblower protections.
The Protecting America’s Workers Act amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage to include public employees, increase protections for whistleblowers, and enhance penalties for high-gravity violations. It adjusts penalties for inflation and provides rights for victims or their family members. The Act mandates that employers notify the Secretary of any work-related death or hospitalization, and prohibits employers from discouraging accurate recordkeeping and reporting of work-related injuries or illnesses.
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