Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:OSHA-2012-0026

Regulations Containing Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration — observed across 2 documents over 847 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

OSHA is extending its authority to collect forms and reports from employers about how you handle situations when workers face retaliation for reporting safety problems. Small-business owners should have written procedures in place for handling these complaints, since you might need to show OSHA how you handle them.

First seen

Dec 4, 2023

Last seen

Mar 30, 2026

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

Stage timeline

  1. Notice·Dec 4, 2023

    Regulations Containing Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints; Revision of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

    #2023-26527

  2. Notice·Mar 30, 2026

    Regulations Containing Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

    #2026-06032