The US Department of Labor Significantly Expands Employee Rights to Designate Third-Party Representatives During OSHA Workplace Safety Inspections

In August 2023, the US Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule that became final last week, giving employees the ability to designate essentially any third-party as their “authorized representative” during OSHA workplace safety inspections — even union reps and community organizers. This rule goes into effect on May 31, 2024.