Decision 25369
| Case Number | Claimant | Judge | Language | Decision date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decision 25369 | Muldoon | English | 1994-10-04 |
| Decision | Appealed | Appellant | Corresponding Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allowed | No | N/A | - |
| Issue: | Sub-Issue 1: | Sub-Issue 2: | Sub-Issue 3: |
|---|---|---|---|
| misconduct | dereliction of duty | railway workers |
Summary:
Claimant's reasons constitute an "innocent explanation" (as per CUB 21645) for his disobeying his employer's orders. Railways are not entitled to issue illicit, risky orders just to make their trains run on time, and ignore human safety be ignored. Lawful orders must put safety over profits.