Protecting Whistleblowers & The Injured
Lack of sleep and fatigue are contributing factors in some railroad accidents. Long hours at work combined with a lack of sleep may affect one's ability to think clearly, recall information, and make good decisions. You may be tempted to continue working to avoid...
State laws have varying provisions regarding whistleblower complaints. Still, auditing agencies encourage any citizen to file a whistleblower complaint about unjust activities. They might include corruption, unethical actions, state law violations, mismanagement,...
Many railroad workers with a variety of different jobs are exposed regularly to dangerous and toxic substances that increase their risk of developing cancer. This includes brakemen, conductors, pipefitters, trackmen, yardmasters and more. Among the dangerous...
As a railroad worker, you need protective equipment to help prevent direct exposure to harmful substances, including toxic chemicals. Without appropriate protective measures, handling these substances may increase your risk of contracting severe and long-lasting...
Whistleblowers help to uncover and prevent misconduct by businesses. If you are considering reporting any wrongdoing in your workplace, one of the best things you can do is create a written record of the offense and its details, as well as keep any relevant documents....
The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) allows railroad workers to file a claim for workplace injuries. What you might not know is that FELA also covers occupational diseases. What are occupational diseases? An occupational illness, for the purposes of a FELA...
Any person can use the False Claims Act's qui tam provision. It means an employee, worker or contractor can file a case on behalf of the government as long as they have evidence of fraud linked to federal contracts or programs. However, how can you spot violations if...
The government encourages whistleblowers to come forward and report violations freely. However, some workers might hesitate to do so because of retaliation in the workplace. Some forms of retaliation can seem more subtle than others, such as intentionally uninviting...
Certain professions face more danger because of multiple occupational hazards, including railroad workers. The nature of their jobs requires exposure to dangerous situations that put their lives at risk. No matter how many safety measures they implement, one mistake...
Do you ever feel like your boss is trying to get you to quit your job? There are many reasons that a company owner may do this. One of the most common is motivated by a desire to avoid paying unemployment. They may be trying to convince you to quit so that they don’t...
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