1218-AD38 202304 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 1218 Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA 1200 Department of Labor DOL Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints Under the Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act

OSHA is promulgating procedures for the handling and investigation of complaints pursuant to the Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act (CAARA) of 2019.  This new law prohibits employers from retaliating against certain whistleblowers who report criminal antitrust violations to the federal government or their supervisors, or who cause to be filed, testify or participate in, or otherwise assist in an investigation or proceeding relating to a violation of antitrust laws. The law’s whistleblower protections cover employees, contractors, subcontractors, and agents. Promulgation of this procedural regulation will aid in the efficient processing of complaints under this new statutory provision.

]]> Substantive, Nonsignificant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Final Rule Stage No No 29 CFR 1991 15 U.S.C. 7a-3 No Interim Final Rule 02/10/2023 88 FR 8755 Interim Final Rule Effective 02/10/2023 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 04/11/2023 Final Rule 04/00/2024 No None No No No No Lee Martin 1218 Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA 202 693-2199 osha.dwpp@dol.gov 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-3647, FP Building, Washington DC 20210