Supreme Court’s Ruling Could Raise Significant Risks for OSHA’s Operations
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...