CHAMPIONS IN SAFETY. CHAMPIONS IN CARE.
The Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century is a US federal law seeking to improve air carrier safety. It is popularly called “AIR 21,”and is also known as Public Law 106-181.
Title VI provided whistleblower protection for employees of air carriers who notify authorities that their employer is violating a federal law relating to air carrier safety. The bill set up a complaint and investigation process within the Department of Labor (DOL). The time limit for employees to make such complaints in writing to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is 90 days from the date of each adverse employment action.
Important notes:
– AIR21 specifically and ONLY covers reports of violations of the law pertaining to air carriers.
– AIR21 also provides retaliation protection for INTERNAL reporting
– Although AIR21 is concerned with FAA violations, the agency responsible for receiving reports and providing retaliation protection is the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Learn about USDOL/OSHA AIR21 whistleblower protections here:
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