Monday, January 23, 2017

Recommendations for Anti-Retaliation Programs released

Five key elements to an effective anti-retaliation program: Management commitment, Compliance concern response system, Anti-retaliation response systeOSHA's Whistleblower Protection Programs has issued Recommended Practices for Anti-Retaliation Programs to help employers create workplaces in which workers feel comfortable voicing safety and other concerns without fear of retaliation. The recommendations, which are advisory only and create no new legal obligations, are intended to apply to all public and private sector employers covered by the 22 whistleblower protection laws that OSHA enforces.