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Introduced
11/08/2017
11/08/2017
In Committee
11/08/2017
11/08/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 This bill prohibits an employer from discharging or discriminating against employees working in waters above the Outer Continental Shelf who report or testify about violations of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, including about unsafe conditions or the adequacy of any oil spill response plan required by law. The bill sets forth procedures for the filing, investigation, and adjudication of a whistle-blower complaint. Employers are required to: post a notice approved by the Department of Labor explaining employee rights and remedies under this bill in a conspicuous workplace location; provide training to employees about their rights within 30 days of employment, and at least once every 12 months thereafter; and provide employees with a card containing a toll free telephone number for obtaining information or for filing a complaint.
AI Summary
This bill, the Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017, prohibits employers from discharging or discriminating against employees working in waters above the Outer Continental Shelf who report or testify about violations of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, including unsafe conditions or inadequate oil spill response plans. The bill establishes procedures for filing, investigating, and adjudicating whistleblower complaints, and requires employers to post notices, provide training, and give employees a toll-free number for obtaining information or filing complaints. The bill also sets forth remedies, including reinstatement, back pay, and damages, for employees who experience retaliation for protected activities.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (on 11/08/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4304/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4304/BILLS-115hr4304ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4304/BILLS-115hr4304ih.pdf.pdf |
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