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TIP OF THE WEEK - August 5, 2013

TIP OF THE WEEK - August 5, 2013. “How does an administrative furlough affect the compensation of an employee who is receiving FECA benefits and is under medical orders to work part-time ?” Question from: United States Office of Personnel Management “ Guidance fro Administrative Furloughs ”.

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TIP OF THE WEEK - August 5, 2013

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  1. TIP OF THE WEEK - August 5, 2013 • “How does an administrative furlough affect the compensation of an employee who is receiving FECA benefits and is under medical orders to work part-time?” • Question from: United States Office of Personnel Management “ Guidance fro Administrative Furloughs”

  2. ANSWER: • “When an employee is already out on total or partial wage loss benefits, FECA compensation continues at the usual rate. Claims for FECA compensation benefits submitted as a result of missing a partial day due to a furlough are not payable under the FECA.” • Reference: United States Office of Personnel Management, “ Guidance for Administrative Furloughs” (page 20) You can download the PDF @ http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/furlough-guidance/guidance-for-administrative-furloughs.pdf OR Any additional questions regarding Federal workers’ compensation benefits should be directed to the Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, U.S. Department of Labor. See http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dfec. If you have a question or topic for Tip of the Week, contact your District 6 Liaison, Jacksonville, FL

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