NYC Commuter Railway Hit With Punitive Fine For Retaliating Against Injured Workers

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NYC Commuter Railway Hit With Punitive Fine For Retaliating Against Injured Workers

http://www.laborradio.org/node/11384

A commuter railway in New York City has been ordered to pay punitive damages for retaliating against employees injured on the job. Jesse Russell reports.

Metro North Commuter Railroad has been ordered to pay $300,000 in punitive damages for retaliating against four employees who reported injuries related to their jobs. According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the injuries occurred between 2007 and 2008. The workers alleged Metro North had interfered with treatments and reclassified injuries so they would be listed as non-occupational.

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