Investigation finds Roger H. Bohannan DDS Inc. illegally fired two workers in 2020

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX – Two workers at a North Texas dental practice will share $15,706 in back wages to be paid by the dentists who fired them for raising concerns about COVID-19 safety measures in Spring 2020, following a federal whistleblower investigation and litigation by the U.S. Department of Labor.

An investigation by the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration found Roger and David Bohannan of Roger H. Bohannan DDS Inc. initially furloughed their employees when the state of Texas banned specific dental procedures in March and April 2020, at the height of the pandemic. While furloughed, a dental hygienist and dental assistant asked what safety measures would be in place once patients and employees returned. After receiving a call to return to work, the practice did not reinstate the hygienist after they cited guidance from OSHA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. OSHA also found the practice rescinded its offer to rehire the dental assistant after they inquired about safety measures and their protection. Both employees were ultimately terminated by Roger H. Bohannan DDS Inc.

OSHA determined the employer discriminated against the employees for exercising their right to express concerns about their safety and health.

“Like all workers, these two people had every right to speak up without the fear of losing their jobs,” said OSHA Regional...

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