OSHA has rolled out a new policy that effectively centralizes decision-making authority for whistleblower appeals under the OSH Act 11(c) under the national office -- a move that whistleblower advocates laud as a welcome step for reforming how the feds handle anti-retaliation cases, especially in worker safety and health. But the procedural changes, which the agency describes as a way to help clear the backlog of cases, are prompting mixed reactions from both worker and business advocates, with some expressing concern that the OSHA chief has final decision-making authority under the revised sy
December 29, 2025