Workers Rights and Protections under OSHA

Authored By: United States Department of Labor

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Information from the United States Department of Labor on worker rights and protections under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Federal law entitles you to a safe workplace. Your employer must keep your workplace free of known health and safety hazards. You have the right to speak up about hazards without fear of retaliation, as well as other safety-related rights and safeguards.

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Last Review and Update: Jul 22, 2026
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