Railroad Employer’s COVID-19 Manual

Railroad Employer’s COVID-19 Manual

  • On May 8, 2020
A Railroad Employer’s COVID-19 Manual-March 19, 2020 By: Paula E. Pitrak Congress has implemented a three-phase process in response to the coronavirus pandemic—specifically, related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), a respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Phase 1, signed into law on March 6, 2020, focused on coronavirus vaccine research and development, and
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Minimizing Liability in Your Team’s Remote Workplace

Minimizing Liability in Your Team’s Remote Workplace

  • On May 4, 2020
By: Carlin Comerouski With the widespread issue of COVID-19 “Shelter-in-Place” orders, much of the nation’s workforce has transitioned to a virtual work environment over the past few months. For many employers, this was a sudden (and perhaps unwelcome) shift into unfamiliar territory. And rightfully so– although telecommuting provides many benefits and opportunities, remote work arrangements
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FRA Issues Final Part 270 Rule Requiring System Safety Programs For Commuter And Intercity Passenger Operators, Amends Part 271 RRP Rules To Conform The Two Rules

FRA Issues Final Part 270 Rule Requiring System Safety Programs For Commuter And Intercity Passenger Operators, Amends Part 271 RRP Rules To Conform The Two Rules

  • On March 6, 2020
By: Michael Barron   FRA has issued a final rule, effective May 4, 2020, requiring commuter and intercity passenger railroads to develop and implement a system safety program (SSP) to improve the safety of their operations. A SSP is a “structured program with proactive processes and procedures, developed and implemented by commuter and intercity passenger
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