Always report your injuries at work

February 8th, 2011
Posted By
Andrew J. Thompson
The first item on our checklist of what to do when you are hurt at work is to report the injury. Immediately tell co-workers on your crew that you were injured, and point out to them conditions in the workplace that contributed to the accident. Your… Read More
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Categories: Rail Law Blog
Tags: Federal Employers' Liability Act, FELA, injury report, workplace injury

FRSA – Protection against retaliation

February 8th, 2011
Posted By
Andrew J. Thompson
The Federal Rail Safety Act (“FRSA”) was recently amended to give railroad employees a remedy when they are retaliated against for reporting on-the-job injuries. The provisions of this law have the potential to change the entire culture of the ra… Read More
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Categories: Rail Law Blog
Tags: Federal Employers' Liability Act, Federal Rail Safety Act, FELA, FRSA, protected activity, railroad, retaliation

Workplace Injury Checklist

February 8th, 2011
Posted By
Andrew J. Thompson
Every railroad employee should know the proper steps to take when suffering an injury at work. Below is a checklist of some of the basic things to remember. I will discuss each point in more detail in later posts. If you suffer an injury at work, or… Read More
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Categories: Rail Law Blog
Tags: Federal Employers' Liability Act, FELA, railroad, workplace injury
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