Fed Worker Whistleblower Bill Seen As Backing Internal OSHA Complainants

A congressionally approved bill will close several judicially created loopholes that have made it difficult for government whistleblowers to bring successful cases as part of a broader measure that beefs up protections for federal workers complaining of retaliation by government employers, including OSHA, sources tell Inside OSHA Online. The bill's passage comes in the midst of OSHA's efforts to improve the effectiveness of its Office of Whistleblower Protection Programs in the face of critical reports from the government and whistleblower interest groups. The Senate by unanimous consent passe