The Federal Railroad Safety Act includes protection for railroad whistleblowers. These are rail workers who do their duty to voluntarily notify their employer of a safety problem or hazard at the workplace. The law’s protection allows a rail employee to file a claim if they feel there was a retaliation or discrimination against them by their employer (i.e. rail companies like Norfolk Southern, CSX and Amtrak). This is vital since many workers who try to do the right thing to make sure the workplace is safe worry that their employer may try to demote or suspend them for no legitimate reason.

But what does this whistleblower protection actually protect against and what is the process to ensure a railroad worker has their voice heard? To get the answers to these questions, check out this article written by railroad accident attorney John Cooper:

Understanding Your Whistleblower Protection