On July 21, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that Section 8 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act does not authorize OSHA to require employers to record work-related mental illnesses. Employers should review policies tied to the vacated provision while continuing to comply with OSHA’s remaining injury and illness recordkeeping requirements.
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Fifth Circuit Vacates OSHA Rule Requiring Employers to Record Work-Related Mental Illnesses

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