The 20-year LIRR machinist claimed to be working both jobs simultaneously on more than 100 occasions over 31 months since 1996. "While stealing time is serious misconduct, the issue becomes even more egregious when workers holding safety-sensitive positions endanger their MTA colleagues and the public by not getting sufficient rest,” MTA Inspector General Daniel Cort said in a press release. MORE: The FAA, lacking enough air traffic controllers, will extend limits on New York City-area flightsThe LIRR railroad worker resigned after being brought up on disciplinary charges. The other MTA employee was fired in June. LIRR employee had unauthorized dual employment, MTA says originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News August 10, 2023 21:43 UTC