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Can your employer legally fire you for filing a safety complaint with OSHA?
No, the OSH Act makes that retaliation illegal.
- Yes, if the complaint turns out wrong
- No, that retaliation is against the law ✔
- Yes, but only within 90 days
Why: Section 11(c) says no person may fire or discriminate against a worker for filing a complaint or using OSHA rights. OSHA can go to court to get the worker rehired with back pay.
Huh, didn't know that: OSHA's own mission statement promises workplaces free from unlawful retaliation.
I used to be a shoe salesman until somebody gave me the boot.
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Answer: No, that retaliation is against the law. Section 11(c) says no person may fire or discriminate against a worker for filing a complaint or using OSHA rights. OSHA can go to court to get the worker rehired with back pay.
- About OSHA (osha.gov) www.osha.gov/aboutosha
OSHA's mission is to ensure America's workers have safe and healthful working conditions free from unlawful retaliation.
Checked 2026-10-10. - OSH Act Section 11(c) (osha.gov) www.osha.gov/laws-regs/oshact/section_11
No person shall discharge or in any manner discriminate against any employee because such employee has filed any complaint
Checked 2026-10-10.
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