March 21, 2024
BNSF Railway Co. and a conductor who alleged that he was illegally fired for his use of medical leave have reached a settlement to their Family and Medical Leave Act dispute, according to a notice filed in Washington federal court.
February 22, 2024
BNSF Railway Co. is urging a Washington federal court to dismiss claims that it fired a worker for using medical leave, arguing that the evidence shows the company honestly believed the worker misused leave as vacation days.
March 22, 2023
An ex-BNSF Railway Co. conductor in Washington has accused the railroad giant of firing him on the false grounds that he abused medical leave policy, even though the company had for years allowed him time off during severe allergy spells.