What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 2876.
Enhanced Worker Protection: Safety, Whistleblower Rights, and Penalties
This act expands worker protection in the workplace, increasing penalties for health and safety violations. It introduces new rights for accident victims and strengthens whistleblower protections. The goal is to improve working conditions and increase employer accountability.
Key points
Extends coverage to public employees and volunteer emergency responders.
Strengthens whistleblower protections: employees can refuse unsafe work without retaliation, and the reporting process is streamlined.
Increases financial penalties and introduces prison sentences for severe safety violations, especially those leading to death or serious injury.
Grants new rights to victims of accidents and their families, including the right to information and participation in proceedings.
Requires reporting of all serious incidents and hospitalizations, and prohibits discouraging employees from reporting injuries.
Employees participating in safety inspections will not lose pay.
Status:
Expired
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