What is ECOMP for Federal Employees?If you’re a federal employee who has suffered a work-related injury or illness, you may have heard the term ECOMP mentioned during the claims process. But what exactly is ECOMP, and how does it help you manage your federal workers’ compensation claim? Let's break it down — and if [...]

How Will the Trump Administration Effect USPS Postal Workers? The new Trump administration's impact on USPS postal workers could be significant, based on previous actions and current policy discussions: Privatization Efforts: There have been discussions and reports suggesting that the Trump administration might push for the privatization of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). [...]

Continuation of Pay (COP) for Federal Employees with OWCP Injury Claims Continuation of Pay (COP) is a crucial benefit for federal employees who sustain traumatic injuries in the course of their duties. Administered under the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP), COP ensures that eligible employees continue receiving their regular salary while recovering [...]

Chiropractors & OWCP Claims In the context of a Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) claim handled by the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP), a chiropractor can be recognized as a treating physician under specific conditions. Conditions Under Which a Chiropractor Can Be a Treating Physician: Diagnosis of Subluxation: The chiropractor must diagnose [...]

The Union Steward's Role in an OWCP Claim for an Injured Postal Worker A Union Steward plays a crucial role in an Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) claim for an injured postal worker. Here are some key responsibilities and tasks they typically handle: 1. Guidance and Support Educating the Worker: The union [...]