H.R. 2435, The Equal Protection for All Workers Act

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H.R. 2435 would amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act to provide for criminal liability for willful safety standard violations resulting in the death of contract employees.

Detailed Summary

Equal Protection for All Workers Act - Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act to specifically include any individual employed under contract among employees whose deaths resulting from employers' willful violations of standards under the Act subject such employers to criminal penalties.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/17/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

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