Ohio v. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Opinion summary

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The case involved a challenge by the state of Ohio against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding its authority to enforce COVID-19 related workplace safety regulations. OSHA had issued an emergency temporary standard requiring employers with more than 100 employees to ensure their workers were vaccinated or tested weekly for COVID-19. Ohio, along with several other states and business groups, argued that OSHA overstepped its statutory authority under the Occupational Safety and Health Act by imposing such broad requirements without clear congressional authorization. The Supreme Court was tasked with determining whether OSHA's mandate exceeded its legal powers, considering both public health concerns and economic impacts on businesses.