Originally Posted by
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I don't think OSHA has any jurisdiction whatsoever. I read the previously cited PDF that has the OSHA <--> FAA MOU and it clearly states that the FAA has jurisdiction although basically they will 'listen' to OSHA.
I believe this is also why OSHA/EPA have done nothing about cabin air quality. I do know for a fact that OSHA/EPA do get involved instantly if an airport building fails air quality standards, yet, if the APU sucks in jet exhaust and gasses out your aircraft, they will do nothing because it's the FAA's sandbox.
OK, I'll buy that short of a lawsuit OSHA doesn't want a turf war with the FAA. What about California, Massachusetts, and New York labor law? What about the IRS? How many millions is B6 receiving in free labor? If the claim is that the pass travel is payment, wouldn't B6 or the employee
need to report that?
I have to believe that if it was legal to force employees to perform manual labor without pay, more companies would be exploiting that loophole.