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Can a Railway Fire a Worker for Reporting a Safety Violation?

January 12, 2024
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Can a Railway Fire a Worker for Reporting a Safety Violation?

Generally, it is illegal for a railroad company to fire an employee for reporting a company’s safety violation. Since 2007,...

Navigating Federal Rail Safety Act Whistleblower Claims: Protections and Implications

August 16, 2023
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Navigating Federal Rail Safety Act Whistleblower Claims: Protections and Implications

The Federal Rail Safety Act (FRSA) is a critical piece of legislation designed to ensure the safety of railroad employees...

Government Study Finds Safety Issues with America’s Railroads

May 30, 2022
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Government Study Finds Safety Issues with America’s Railroads

A recent study conducted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) finds that there are real safety concerns with the nation’s...

Frost v. BNSF Railway Company – 9th Circuit Rules in Favor of Railway Employee

June 5, 2020
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Frost v. BNSF Railway Company – 9th Circuit Rules in Favor of Railway Employee

Frost v. BNSF Railway Co. was decided last year by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Court essentially held...

Protection for Railroad Workers Needing Sick Days

March 22, 2020
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Protection for Railroad Workers Needing Sick Days

As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread across our nation and impact countless individuals, we want to make sure...

BNSF Management Practices Encourage the Suppression of Workplace Injuries

March 12, 2020
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BNSF Management Practices Encourage the Suppression of Workplace Injuries

A recent lawsuit tried in federal court has exposed a flawed culture within Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway. Testimony...