29 CFR 1977.16 : Labor (§ 0.735-1 To Parts 4908-4999) — (Part 1927 To Parts 4908-4999) — Regulations Relating To Labor (Continued) (Part 1927 To Parts 4908-4999) — Occupational Safety And Health Administration, Department Of Labor (Continued) (Part 1927 To Parts 1991-1999) — Discrimination Against Employees Exercising Rights Under The Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety And Health Act Of 1970 (§ 1977.1 To § 1977.23) — Procedures (§ 1977.15 To § 1977.18) — Notification of Secretary of Labor's determination.

4 Aug 2016

Section 11(c)(3) provides that the Secretary is to notify a complainant within 90 days of the complaint of his determination whether prohibited discrimination has occurred. This 90-day provision is considered directory in nature. While every effort will be made to notify complainants of the Secretary's determination within 90 days, there may be instances when it is not possible to meet the directory period set forth in section 11(c)(3).

29 CFR 1977.16