Protecting Whistleblowers & The Injured
When you work for a railroad company, it is reassuring to know you have cover in the case of injury. Yet, you might not think about what it includes or what it requires you to prove until you need to use it. As a railroad employee, unlike most workers, you do not turn...
The Federal Rail Safety Act (FRSA) prohibits retaliation against railroad workers who report safety violations. However, a former engineer with Norfolk Southern says he and his crew were harassed and subjected to extra scrutiny and new timetables before he was...
The False Claims Act is an important federal law that creates consequences for businesses that improperly bill the federal government for services rendered. Most people will think of health care providers who accept Medicare or Medicaid when they think about illegal...
Trains do not always run on time. Passengers get frustrated about this because it makes them late for work. Business owners do not like it either, as late workers affect their productivity. Amtrak must meet specific performance targets. It needs to get its passenger...
Trains and the rail system have been incredibly important across American history, and there is something nostalgic about “working on the railroad.” The importance of the industry continues today, and it can be a very fulfilling and useful career. Unfortunately, it...
People sometimes describe the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) as workers’ compensation for railroad employees. However, there are some differences between the state-mandated workers' comp and the benefits provided to railway employees under FELA. An important...
Hearing loss is one of the biggest concerns for many people who work in the railway industry. Those workers who spend time around sliding wall or tank wagons, diesel locomotives and passenger trains experience some of the highest noise levels in the industry. The...
Did you know that railroad employees are more likely to develop stress injuries in their hands than people in many other industries? They may also develop a greater number of injuries to the elbows or wrists. Some of the most common injuries seen in railroad workers...
Whistleblowing statutes protect workers who come forward and disclose protected activities and safety hazards from being retaliated against by their employers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for enforcing at least 22 federal...
Railroad work is dangerous. While there have been steps taken to improve the safety for these workers, there are still considerable risks throughout the occupation. Because of these risks, there are specific laws in place under the Federal Railroad Safety Act that...
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