On behalf of Charles Goetsch Law Offices LLC | Aug 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) works to protect federal railroad workers if they experience injuries while working. Different from filing workers’ compensation claims, FELA claims let workers obtain more extensive damages for their workplace...
On behalf of Charles Goetsch Law Offices LLC | Aug 24, 2018 | Fela Claims
Railroad workers in New York face many hazards while on the job. However, they understandably expect their employers to mitigate these risks by strictly enforcing regulations laid down by federal workplace safety laws. This is what led a switchman employed by the New...
On behalf of Charles Goetsch Law Offices LLC | Aug 17, 2018 | Fela Claims
According to the American Public Transportation Association, it is likely that the Dec. 31 deadline for installing elements of Positive Train Control safety features will be met. PTC is designed to improve commuter railway safety in New York and throughout the...
On behalf of Charles Goetsch Law Offices LLC | Aug 9, 2018 | Whistleblower
Railroad workers in New York are protected under the National Transit Systems Security Act when they report conduct by their employers that they reasonably believe violate safety laws. They are also protected when they report their employers for committing fraud...
On behalf of Charles Goetsch Law Offices LLC | Aug 3, 2018 | Whistleblower
Companies in Connecticut have an obligation to adhere to local, state and federal regulations. If a business is acting in an illegal manner, an employee may choose to speak out about that behavior. In some cases, a person may choose to speak out about the behavior of...
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