Questions and Answers About the Federal Employees Compensation Act: Part 1 of 4 The Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) provides benefits for civilian employees of the United States who are injured or who contract illness
Filing a FECA Claim Based on Occupational Disease: The Basics “Occupational disease” is the phrase used in the federal workers’ compensation law to mean an injury or medical condition caused by the working environment and
War Hazards Compensation Act Protects Overseas Civilian Employees Injured on Jobs in War Zones The War Hazards Compensation Act (WHCA) is part of the collection of laws that protect overseas civilian employees of U.S. government
Overseas Contractors and Workers’ Compensation Claims If you have been injured working for a contractor in the United States, you can typically seek benefits through a state workers’ compensation program. But what are your options
Disability Discrimination – Federal Workers If you are a federal employee with a disability, and have been treated unfairly on the job because of your disability, or if you have been wrongfully denied access to
Federal Employees and Maritime Injuries In the United States, maritime workers who are not seamen are covered by the provisions of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), a federal statute enacted in 1927.
Aggravation of a Preexisting Condition-Federal Workers’ Compensation Claims One of the more complex issues that can arise with injured federal workers is the extent to which an employee can seek and recover benefits for the
Compensation for a Work-Related Disability – Federal Employees In the United States, workers’ compensation is governed and administered on a state-by-state basis, with the laws of each state covering employees of private companies or employees
Workers’ Compensation Claims for Contractors in Iraq If you are an employee of an American contractor working in Iraq, and you have been injured on the job, you have a right to pursue benefits for
Common Injuries for Postal Workers Whether you are a letter carrier or work as a mail clerk, you can be at risk for a wide range on job-related injuries as a postal worker. Often, the
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