2013 – 03/12/2013 – US Labor Department orders Union Pacific Railroad Co. to reinstate employee for reporting a work-related injury; more than $350,000 in damages owed Dirk May Law March 20, 2013 2013 – 03/12/2013 – US Labor Department orders Union Pacific Railroad Co. to reinstate employee for reporting a work-related injury; more than $350,000 in damages owed. Click above to read. It is against the law to punish employees who report work related injuries.