It can. If you are terminated for cause, you may lose your entitlement to OWCP wage loss compensation. In the first instance, the OWCP will examine why you were terminated and if you can show, through medical evidence, that you were not capable of earning wages despite being terminated, you may be able to continue …
Category Archive: OWCP
OWCP Lawyer Gregory A. Hall
May 04
DENVER OWCP ATTORNEY
A Federal Workers’ Comp Attorney Attorney Gregory A. Hall has been representing federal employees since 1995. He represents federal employees from many states on various types of administrative and judicial claims. In addition to representing OWCP claimants, Mr. Hall takes EEO, MSPB and OPM disability cases. He has an active state and federal court practice …
Feb 04
OWCP LAWYER GREGORY A. HALL
GUIDE FOR INJURED FEDERAL WORKERS IMMEDIATELY report all serious injuries to your supervisor. If you have suffered a traumatic injury file a Form CA-1. If you have suffered an occupational illness, then file a Form CA-2. Obtain current OWCP forms at http://www.dol.gov/esa/owcp/dfec/regs/compliance/forms.htm When submitting documentation, either to the OWCP or your employing agency, you need …
Jan 25
OWCP FAQ
FEDERAL WORKERS’ COMP FAQ’S WHAT IS THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION ACT (“FECA”)? The Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA), 5 USC Chapter 81, provides compensation benefits to Federal employees for work-related injuries or illnesses, and to their surviving dependents if a work-related injury or illness results in the employee’s death. WHO ADMINISTERS THE FECA? The FECA …