Protecting workplace reports

The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will hold an online meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, to hear public comments and suggestions as part of its effort to improve outreach and training initiatives that support the federal whistleblower laws the agency enforces. 

The meeting will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT, and is open to the public. The meeting will be offered in English and Spanish. Individuals interested in joining or participating in the meeting must register in English or in Spanish by Oct. 17, 2023. There is no cost to attend.

OSHA is seeking comments, ideas and other input in response to the following questions:

• How can OSHA deliver better whistleblower customer service?

• What kind of assistance can OSHA provide to help explain the agency's whistleblower laws to employees and employers?

Comments may also be submitted to the Federal eRulemaking Portal here. Deadline for submitting comments is Nov. 7, 2023.

Read more on the importance of reporting unsafe work conditions, whistleblower rights, and the protections allotted to employees who report incidents here