On Jan. 15, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) released its 2020 inflation-adjusted civil monetary penalties that may be assessed on employers for violations of a wide range of federal laws, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).
| Violation Type | 2019 | 2020 |
| Posting requirement | Up to $13,260 for each violation | Up to $13,494 for each violation |
| Other-than-serious violation | Up to $13,260 for each violation | Up to $13,494 for each violation |
| Serious violation | Up to $13,260 for each violation | Up to $13,494 for each violation |
| Willful violation | Between $9,472 and $132,598
per violation |
Between $9,639 and $134,937
per violation |
| Uncorrected violation | Up to $13,260 per day until the
violation is corrected |
Up to $13,494 per day until the
violation is corrected |
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Employers should become familiar with the new penalty amounts and review their safety protocols to ensure compliance with federal requirements. Contact Conservation United with questions.