OSHA issues final rule protecting seamen from retaliation
OSHA has published a final rule at that establishes procedures and time frames for handling retaliation complaints under the Seaman's Protection Act (SPA). The Act protects seamen from retaliation for engaging in certain protected activity, such as providing information to the government about violations of maritime safety laws or regulations.
The final rule also establishes procedures and time frames for hearings before Department of Labor administrative law judges; review of those decisions by the Department of Labor Administrative Review Board: and judicial review of final decisions.