As a federal employee, you have access to the government’s comprehensive benefits package, including the option to receive benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Are you familiar with how to obtain compensation after sustaining a debilitating injury? Federal workers’ compensation is one option, but you may also be eligible for federal disability retirement. […]

Workplace safety for federal employees has improved dramatically in recent years. Indeed, federal law entitles all employees to a safe workplace, giving you the right to speak up about hazards without fear of retaliation. Despite safety improvements and regulations, federal workplace accidents still occur daily across the country. If you’re hurt on the job, you […]

Getting injured in a workplace accident is never an enjoyable experience—not just because of the pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical bills you must face, but also because you fear retaliation if you file a federal workers’ compensation claim. Most states, but not all, have provisions prohibiting employers from retaliating when their workers file […]