The U.S. Postal Service is being sued by the Department of Labor, accused of wrongful termination of an employee who reported a work-related injury after falling while delivering mail. An investigation by OSHA revealed violations of whistleblower protections under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, resulting in the employee's firing just ten days post-incident. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, the lawsuit seeks to hold USPS accountable for illegal retaliation and demands compensation for lost wages and additional damages.
The Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against the USPS for allegedly wrongfully terminating an employee who reported a work-related injury, claiming retaliation.
An OSHA investigation concluded that USPS violated whistleblower protections by firing the worker shortly after the injury was reported on February 27, 2024.
In its lawsuit, the Department of Labor seeks to hold the USPS accountable for illegal retaliation, demanding back wages and damages for the affected worker.
The case highlights ongoing issues within workplace safety laws and the protections afforded to employees who report injuries or unsafe conditions.
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