Can I return to work if I bring a claim for my railroad injuries?
YES. Nothing prohibits a railroad employee from returning to work after they bring a claim for their injuries under the FELA. Congress has enacted a law that protects railroad workers from any type of retaliatory action after they engage in certain protected activities, including filing a FELA complaint for injuries. This deters railroad employers from retaliating against employees simply for filing a complaint under the FELA.