Protecting Whistleblowers & The Injured
Railroad workers play a pivotal role in keeping our nation's railways safe and efficient. However, the nature of their work may expose them to unlawful situations or problematic issues with their employers. To ensure the integrity of the railroad industry, qui tam...
The Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) safeguards railway workers across the United States. This act provides monetary help if someone gets hurt while on duty. FELA covers a wide range of employees operating within the railway industry, ensuring they are eligible...
Norfolk Southern now allows employees to report safety concerns anonymously. It is the first of the six major freight railroads to permit whistleblowing without the fear of disciplinary action. This initiative marks a step toward fulfilling the company's promises...
Railroad work is crucial for keeping our nation's transportation system moving. However, it often involves risks that can lead to severe injuries. It is important to understand the Federal Employers' Liability Act if you sustain a head injury while doing railroad...
Railroad workers face many occupational hazards in their day-to-day activities, making them susceptible to various injuries. The Federal Employers' Liability Act exists to ensure railroads cover the cost of damages workers sustain due to negligence. The National...
The U.S. Department of Labor reported an investigation resulted in a payment of $667,000 to two railroad workers due to whistleblower retaliation in 2021. This judgment helps to underscore the importance of workers not being afraid to stand up for safety and report...
High levels of noise can wreak havoc on your hearing. Across all industries, loud noise is a problem, but railroad workers are among the working population highly susceptible to hearing loss. Hearing loss affects not only your job performance but also your quality of...
As a railroad worker, you have a right to file a report against your company if you witness practices that could pose a danger to yourself, your colleagues or society. Railroad accidents have devastating consequences, but sometimes, a whistleblower may have his or her...
Railroad workers have a long history of asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is a fire retardant and insulation. Unfortunately, asbestos also led to mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer. To receive timely medical intervention and to report...
Railroad work has a long history in this country. In building the arteries of the nation, workers faced risk, injury and even death. It led to the Federal Employers Liability Act in 1908, which still regulates the industry over a century later.The work itself involves...
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