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Q&As for Safety-Sensitive Employees

What will happen if I return to work after a violation and I don't complete the return-to-duty process?
If you return to a safety-sensitive position after a violation and do not complete the return-to-duty process, you may be subject to legal enforcement action. The regulation prohibits you from performing any safety-sensitive functions after a violation until you have completed the return to duty requirements described in 49 CFR part 40, subpart O.

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