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Human Relations Department Susan M. Carney, Director Telephone: 202-842-4270 Fax: 202-216-2634

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More on New FECA Regulations

(05/01/12) The March-April 2012 issue of The American Postal Worker addressed significant changes to the administrative policies of the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA). Other important changes are outlined below.

§10.7 Adds two new forms: CA-3, Report of Work Status, and CA-20a Attending Physician’s Supplemental Report, for the proper recording and reporting of injuries.

§10.18 Requires a beneficiary to report to OWCP any felony conviction or imprisonment that would forfeit their right to compensation during incarceration. [read more]

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APWU Serves Homeless Vets At Winterhaven Stand Down (02/01/12) The APWU participated in the Veterans’ Administration annual Winterhaven Stand Down on Jan. 21. More than 500 homeless and underserved veterans were bused to the event to receive a variety of social services and necessities. Thanks to the generous donations made by many APWU members, locals and state organizations, to the APWU was able to give each veteran a new backpack filled with nonperishable food, warm clothing, toiletries and survival gear to help them get through their cold days and bitter nights. [read more]

MSPB Issues Precedent-Setting Decision in NRP Cases

(03/05/12) Postal workers who were injured on the job won an important victory on Feb. 24, when the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) issued a precedent-setting decision in the case of James C. Latham et al v USPS. The ruling has important implications for postal workers who were affected by the Postal Service’s National Reassessment Process (NRP). The MSPB decision affirms the Postal Service’s obligation to restore employees who have been injured on the job to any medically suitable work that is available, and affirms the MSPB’s jurisdiction over appeals involving that issue. [read more]

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DOL Releases New Online Tool
For Workers' Compensation Claims

(03/02/12) The Employees’ Compensation Operations and Management Portal (ECOMP) is the newest on-line tool created by the Office of Worker’s Compensation Programs (OWCP) to assist with claims processing and tracking.

The system permits claimants, representatives, employing agency staff and medical providers to upload documents directly into existing OWCP files through the Internet. ECOMP enables Claims Examiners (CEs) to view new information within four hours of submission. [read more]

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