In this eye-opening episode, federal workers' compensation experts Chris and Gini expose the top 20 OWCP violations that supervisors commit daily—and how federal employees can protect their rights.
What You'll Learn:
- Why supervisors fail to provide CA-16 forms within the required 4 hours
- Your legal right to choose your own doctor (and how supervisors illegally interfere)
- How to get Continuation of Pay (COP) that you're entitled to
- The laws protecting you from retaliation when filing injury claims
- Why threatening employees over OWCP claims is a federal crime
- How to report supervisor violations to Inspector General and DOJ
Key Topics Covered:
✅ CA-1 and CA-2 form requirements and deadlines
✅ 10-day supervisor submission rule (20 CFR regulations)
✅ Your right to 4 hours administrative leave for medical appointments (20 CFR 10.310)
✅ Limited duty assignment rights and 30-day review period
✅ HIPAA violations and medical documentation mishandling
✅ Whistleblower Protection Act coverage for OWCP claims
Important Legal References Mentioned:
- 18 USC 1920 - Threatening employees filing claims
- 20 CFR 10.117 - Obstruction of federal claims
- 5 USC 8151 - Retaliation protections
- 5 USC 2302(B)(9) - Whistleblower Protection Act
- 20 CFR 10.506 - Unauthorized doctor contact
- 20 CFR 10.310 - Medical appointment leave rights
Special Announcements:
📅 National OWCP Convention - November 16th, 3-6 PM Eastern (Free 3-hour training on Facebook)
📍 Upcoming training with Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA)
📍 Jacksonville APW Fall Booster - November 5th live chat
Who Should Listen:
- USPS postal workers and mail handlers
- Federal law enforcement (DEA, FBI, ICE, Border Patrol, Postal Inspectors)
- VA employees
- Bureau of Prisons (BOP) staff
- TSA officers
- All federal employees with work injuries
- Union stewards and representatives
Resources Mentioned:
- Federal Injury Centers: federalinjurycenters.com
- OWCP doctor search: Google "OWCP doctor near me"
- Report violations: Contact your agency's Inspector General or DOJ
Hosts: Chris & Gini - Federal workers' compensation specialists with Federal Injury Centers, training unions and federal agencies nationwide since 2016.
Tags: #OWCP #FederalWorkersComp #USPS #PostalWorkers #FederalEmployees #WorkersCompensation #CA1 #CA2 #CA16 #COP #FLEOA #APWU #NALC #FederalInjury #WorkplaceInjury
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