Working for the railroad may be the culmination of a childhood dream or may just be a practical option given your skills and experience. Regardless of how you got into the railroad industry, you may have discovered that your employer engages in some questionable...
Locomotive engines are loud due to the nature of these big machines. This puts the conductors and drivers at risk of occupational noise exposure. In order to minimize the risk of these workers suffering hearing loss, the Federal Railroad Administration has set...
The False Claims Act takes the “carrot-and-stick” approach to fraud and waste that affects government funds. It’s also hugely successful. The qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act essentially reward whistleblowers who report such abuses with a percentage of the...
When you were working near the tracks, you didn’t expect any kind of injury. The day was nice, and your team knew you were performing maintenance. You actually ended up getting hurt as you walked back to your office. You were caught on a piece of metal, which ended up...
No one wants to blow the whistle on their employer, but if it’s the right thing to do you must strongly consider taking action. Despite the fact that you have concerns about retaliation, doing the right thing is always more important. As you proceed, you must turn...
You had heard the rumors in the canteen, but until now, you were not so sure. Now you have seen the evidence with your own two eyes. Those extensive rail works your company was contracted to do never needed to happen. In fact, they did not happen. Your company charged...
The Federal Railroad Safety Act (FRSA) protects employees who provide information or assist in an investigation regarding rail safety or any potential violations of federal law from retaliation. However, if you are a railroad employee and provide such information, you...
When all goes well, the railroad can be a safe and fulfilling place to work, and many people making a career out of working in stations, in rail yards, on trains and in support roles. As such, they do need to understand the risks that they face on the job. When...
If you are a railroad worker and believe you should blow the whistle on your employer’s violations, it’s important that you act with speed and decisiveness—especially if your employer retaliates against you. Just because railroads are forbidden from taking retaliatory...
When you file whistleblower claims, you have specific protections. One of these is that the employer can’t retaliate against you. In some cases, it can be difficult to discern what’s retaliation and what’s standard operating procedure. Knowing a bit about the finer...
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