Protecting Whistleblowers & The Injured
Railroad workers sometimes find themselves in difficult positions. The companies that they work for provide critical services for the country and may play a role in maintaining railway infrastructure. As such, they may directly bill the government for certain...
If you’re preparing to “blow the whistle” on employer misconduct—whether it involves safety violations, fraud or retaliation—it's important to protect your identity and the integrity of your information from the very beginning. That includes being extremely cautious...
Railway workers often find themselves on the front lines of safety and compliance. When they witness unsafe conditions, fraud, or misuse of funds, reporting these issues is legally protected under the Federal Railroad Safety Act (FRSA). However, not every report will...
Working for a railroad can be a demanding but rewarding career. Many people enjoy helping to maintain and operate a critical form of domestic infrastructure. Professionals who work for the railroads hope to keep their jobs indefinitely and to continue working in the...
Railroad employees have many concerns on the job. Stressed-out travelers who could become dangerous if provoked. Customer-facing professionals typically have to handle even the most aggressive passengers with grace and patience to avoid complaints. Others work in...
If you suffer an injury while working on the railroads, the logical thing to do is to report it to your supervisor. They should then coordinate with anyone in the company they need to, so that you can get the treatment and time off to recover that you need. A report...
In a time pocked by a seeming uptick in airline disasters and near-misses, it is a good time to examine just how safe the nation’s railroads are. Last year, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) released data confirming that the past 10 years have been the safest...
Inclement weather and heavy moving machinery are commonplace in railyards. Those hazards are only some of what makes each shift dangerous for railroad workers. On top of those conditions, these hardworking men and women perform physically demanding tasks and often...
Railroad workers help to maintain crucial infrastructure used by passengers and businesses, as well as the government. In some cases, railway employees may become aware of questionable practices on the part of an employer. For example, they may discover that their...
Whistleblowers have traditionally played an invaluable role in helping to ensure accountability within industries, and the railroad sector is no exception. Railroad workers are often the first to witness safety violations, regulatory non-compliance or unethical...
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