American Airlines faces penalties for punishing flight attendants

American Airlines faces penalties for punishing flight attendants

flight attendants reported worker illnesses caused by toxic fumes entering cabins.

flight attendants reported worker illnesses caused by toxic fumes entering cabins.

whistleblower investigation initiated on Aug. 2, 2022, by the U.S

whistleblower investigation initiated on Aug. 2, 2022, by the U.S

American Airlines  retaliated against employees who filed complaints about the illnesse

American Airlines  retaliated against employees who filed complaints about the illnesse

Flight attendants alleged airline docked attendance points & discouraged them

Flight attendants alleged airline docked attendance points & discouraged them

Federal law protects workers’ rights to voice workplace safety & health concerns

Federal law protects workers’ rights to voice workplace safety & health concerns

When employers punish employees for doing so, they create a chilling effect

When employers punish employees for doing so, they create a chilling effect

may stop workers from reporting future issues, putting their health at risk.”

may stop workers from reporting future issues, putting their health at risk.”

company has 15 business days from receipt of its citations & penalties to comply

company has 15 business days from receipt of its citations & penalties to comply

OSHA is considering a fine of about $7,000 as punishment.

OSHA is considering a fine of about $7,000 as punishment.

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