As a federal worker, you have a right to pursue workers’ compensation benefits for work-related injuries. As a part of the process, you will be examined by a Department of Labor approved doctor, who may
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Qualifying for Benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act —the Situs Test
Under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, a qualified worker who has been injured on the job may be able to recover temporary or permanent benefits for either partial or total disability. He or
Appealing a Federal Workers’ Comp Denial
What to Do When Your Federal Workers’ Compensation Claim is Denied If you have filed a claim under the Federal Employee’s Compensation Act for an injury or illness suffered as a federal worker, and your
Survivor Benefits under FECA
The Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) covers not only injury claims, but also provides survivor benefits when a federal worker is killed on the job or dies because of an occupational illness. Here are the
Schedule Awards under the Federal Workers’ Compensation Law
Protecting Your Rights When You Suffer a Permanent Injury as a Federal Employee If you are a qualified federal employee who has suffered a permanent injury on the job, you may be able to seek
Qualifying for Benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act – the Status Test
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), a federal statute, provides benefits to injured maritime workers. In some respects, the benefits under the LHWCA are better than under most states workers’ compensation schemes. However,
Medical Benefits under FECA (the Federal Employees Compensation Act)
The Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) provides a range of benefits to federal workers who have been injured or killed in the course of their employment. The statute offers benefits for persons suffering from occupational
Transitional Work under Federal Workers’ Compensation Laws
From Injury to Maximum Medical Improvement Under FECA (the Federal Employee Compensation Act), the federal workers’ compensation law, after a workplace injury, your employer assign you temporary or limited duty jobs while you recover. These
Comparing State Workers’ Compensation Benefits to Benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act
If you have been injured as a longshoreman or in a job where a significant part of your duties are related to maritime activity, you may be able to pursue benefits under the federal Longshore
Fatal Work-Related Injuries
About 12 Americans were killed on the job every day in 2012, according to statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Those of us going to work rarely think about the fact that