Compliance Stuff

On July 8, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a stay in  Trump v. American Federation of Government Employees , No. 24A1174, permitting the implementation of President Trump’s Executive Order No. 14210, which directs federal agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), to undertake large-scale reorganizations and workforce reductions. Coming days after the passage and enactment of the “ One Big Beautiful Bill Act ” ( H.R. 1 ) that largely incorporates OSHA’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget justification, continued reductions in agency headcounts appear inevitable. The Supreme Court’s action allows these measures to proceed while litigation continues, though it does not address the ultimate legality of the executive order or specific agency plans. Quick Hits The U.S. Department of Labor’s promise to modernize and use technology solutions to aid in performing its mission may be tested as a result of past and future headcount reductions a...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), established under the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970, seeks to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers in the United States by setting and enforcing standards, and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance. OSHA’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 congressional budget justification details the agency’s funding requests, program priorities, and strategic initiatives for the upcoming fiscal year, with a focus on maintaining a credible enforcement presence, supporting state partners, and advancing compliance assistance and technical support . It suggests significant headcount reductions over the next two years, as well as a significant reduction in inspection activity. Quick Hits OSHA’s FY 2026 budget request includes $582,381,000 in discretionary funding and 1,587 FTEs, reflecting a decrease of $49,928,000 and 223 FTEs from FY 2025. The proposed budget emphasizes targeted enforcement in hig...