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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged... more +

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged with assuring healthy, safe, working environments. OSHA sets and enforces safety standards and policies. Examples of OSHA's duties include setting limits on workers' exposure to hazardous substances, ensuring workers have access to safety information and protective equipment, and providing employers and workers proper training to prevent dangerous conditions. less -

The Federal Budget Deal Will Mean Higher OSHA Penalties for Employers

Stoel Rives LLP on 11/11/2015

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, signed by President Obama on November 2nd, contains a buried provision with the potential to substantially impact employers. Section 701 of the Act significantly increases the maximum civil...more

So How Does OSHA Raise Penalties 82% and We Don’t Notice?

Fisher Phillips on 11/4/2015

A lot of us woke up on November 3 and exclaimed, “What the heck! How did that happen?” The Budget Agreement signed on November 2, which was worked out behind closed doors, includes provisions authorizing OSHA to increase...more

President Obama Signs the 2015 Budget Act Increasing OSHA Penalties

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 11/4/2015

President Obama signed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 into law yesterday. The deal was negotiated quickly to avoid a default on the nation’s debt. Perhaps as a result, it includes a surprise for those with an interest in...more

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