COVID-19 Mandate , Will Be Enforced by, Utilizing Employee Informants.<br />'The Independent' reports that enforcement of the Biden <br />administration's forthcoming COVID-19 mandate <br />will rely on whistleblowers.<br />'The Independent' reports that enforcement of the Biden <br />administration's forthcoming COVID-19 mandate <br />will rely on whistleblowers.<br />The mandate will require tens of millions of workers to be fully vaccinated by January 4 or be tested weekly and wear a mask while working.<br />The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) doesn't have enough safety inspectors <br />to enforce the mandate. .<br />According to 'The Independent,' the government will have to rely on informants to report violations. .<br />Former OSHA chief of staff Debbie Berkowitz said, , “There is no army of OSHA inspectors that is going to <br />be knocking on employers' door or even calling them.".<br />They’re going to rely on workers <br />and their union representatives <br />to file complaints where the <br />company is totally flouting the law, Debbie Berkowitz, Former OSHA chief of staff, via 'The Independent'.<br />According to 'The Independent,' Jim Frederick, OSHA's acting chief, told reporters that the agency will focus on job sites , “where workers need assistance to have<br />a safe and healthy workplace.".<br />According to 'The Independent,' Jim Frederick, OSHA's acting chief, told reporters that the agency will focus on job sites , “where workers need assistance to have<br />a safe and healthy workplace.".<br />'The Independent' points out that critics warn that whistleblowers often face retaliation from employers and are offered little protection by OSHA. .<br />The far-reaching mandate will reportedly affect <br />an estimated 84 million U.S. workers. .<br />Companies found in violation of the mandate will face fines of almost $14,000 per violation. .<br />According to 'The Independent,' repeat violators of the mandate will face fines of up to ten times that amount
