Strengthening Workplace Rights, Safety, and Whistleblower Protection for Congress Staff.
This Act extends essential labor rights, safety protections, and anti-discrimination safeguards to staff working for the Legislative Branch, including Congress and related agencies. It ensures these employees receive the same protections regarding occupational safety, whistleblower status, and job security against garnishment or bankruptcy as most federal workers. The law also mandates mediation upon employee request and increases transparency in workplace dispute hearings.
Key points
Extends full federal whistleblower protections to legislative staff, safeguarding them from retaliation for reporting waste, abuse, or safety hazards.
Enhances enforcement of workplace safety rules (OSHA) within Congress, granting the oversight office subpoena power and prohibiting retaliation against employees who report safety concerns.
Provides new job security protections, preventing employees from being fired solely due to wage garnishment or filing for bankruptcy, and grants access to parental bereavement leave.
Requires mandatory mediation for workplace claims if requested by the employee and opens certain discrimination and labor relations hearings to the public.
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