Retaliation complaint procedures

Under Part 1989, this regulation sets out the procedures for handling retaliation complaints brought under the Taxpayer First Act (TFA). See Part 1989 for the official title and scope.

Under 1989 Subpart A, the subpart specifically addresses complaints, investigations, findings, and preliminary orders as part of the retaliation-complaint process. For the official wording and structure see 1989 Subpart A.

Under Part 1989, the full title you should use is "Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints Under the Taxpayer First Act (TFA)." You can confirm the official title at Part 1989.

Under 1989 Subpart A, the subpart title is "Complaints, Investigations, Findings, and Preliminary Orders." Refer to the official text at 1989 Subpart A.

Under Part 1989, this regulation was published in the Federal Register at 87 FR 12575 on March 7, 2022. The official part listing is available at Part 1989.

Under 1989 Subpart A, the subpart does include procedures related to preliminary orders as part of the process for findings and enforcement actions. See the subpart heading and structure at 1989 Subpart A.

Under Part 1989, anyone responsible for receiving, investigating, or deciding retaliation complaints under the Taxpayer First Act—such as agency complaint handlers, investigators, and decisionmakers—should consult this part for procedural guidance. The official part is available at Part 1989.

Under 1989 Subpart A, the subpart identifies key procedural stages—complaints, investigations, findings, and preliminary orders—as components of the retaliation-complaint process. For details on how those stages are organized, see 1989 Subpart A.

Under Part 1989, the authoritative source for the text and any updates is the official regulation as published and maintained by the agency; consult Part 1989 for the official content and notices.

Under 1989 Subpart A, employers and workers can rely on the subpart as the federal procedural framework for handling Taxpayer First Act retaliation complaints and should align local policies to be consistent with it. Refer to the official text at 1989 Subpart A when updating local procedures.

Under Part 1989, the part number and part title included in the regulation header provide the proper legal citation and official description to use in citations and documentation. See the official listing at Part 1989.

Under 1989 Subpart A, the subpart is part of the broader Title 29 regulatory structure and the metadata notes the eCFR as a source for the electronic codification; consult 1989 Subpart A for the official OSHA presentation of the part.

Under Part 1989, there are no related Letters of Interpretation included in the provided materials for this batch. The part listing is at Part 1989, and the metadata for this batch notes that no interpretation letters were found.

Under 1989 Subpart A, the best short description for a frontline worker is: this subpart explains how retaliation complaints under the Taxpayer First Act are handled—how complaints are processed, investigated, and how findings and preliminary orders are made. The official subpart title and structure are available at 1989 Subpart A.

Under Part 1989, the metadata shows the source citation as the Federal Register entry (87 FR 12575, Mar. 7, 2022) and the eCFR is noted as the codification source; confirm the official part and citation at Part 1989.