After today, August 1, 2016, the civil penalties assessed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) will increase by 78%.  This is actually less than the 82% that was originally allowed by Congress, but not by much.  The new maximum penalties will be as follows: (1) Serious, Other-than-Serious, and Posting Requirement Violations—$12,471 per violation; … Continue reading this entry