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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,...

Railroads Oppose Safety Hotline Due to Inability to Discipline Workers

August 30, 2023
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Railroads Oppose Safety Hotline Due to Inability to Discipline Workers

In 2011, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad allegedly terminated Michael Elliot because he reported dozens of safety violations to...

Navigating Federal Rail Safety Act Whistleblower Claims: Protections and Implications

August 16, 2023
FRSA Railroad Safety retaliation

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...

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...