FIVE EMPLOYEES TERMINATED OR RESIGNED WHILE UNDER INVESTIGATION AND SIX OTHERS REPRIMANDED FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION INTO TIME AND ATTENDANCE ABUSE

An Amtrak engineer based in Miami, Florida, signed a waiver of administrative hearing on October 9, 2023, following a year-long investigation into time and attendance abuses by a Miami-based yard crew. By signing the waiver, the employee waived his rights to an administrative hearing and accepted responsibility for the administrative charges against him and understood that future misconduct may result in termination.

 

AMTRAK FOREMAN RESIGNS AFTER LEAVING AMTRAK PROPERTY WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION

An Amtrak Foreman based in Springfield, Massachusetts, violated company policies by leaving company property on five occasions without authorization during paid shifts in June through July 2023. On these occasions, he left his subordinates without supervision, and he did so even after receiving specific directives to the contrary from his supervisor and another foreman. During his interview with OIG agents, the employee admitted to his activities.

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