The Federal Employees’ Compensation Act Briefing for Managers (FECA)

The Federal Employee’s Compensation Act Briefing for Managers (FECA)

This 1-day briefing offers an overview of the FECA program and formal training on the roles and responsibilities of the first line supervisors as well as middle and senior level managers. The laws and regulations pertaining to the administration of the FECA program are presented.

This information is extremely important for supervisors and managers in the current environment of returning OWCP compensationers to employment. Items to be covered are:

• Traumatic Injury & Occupational Disease or Illness Defining Each
  Proper Forms for Each
  Timeframes

Roles, Rights and Responsibilities of the Supervisor, Compensation Specialist, the Injured Employee and OWCP

Basic Requirements and Penalties
The Four Types of Available Benefits Under FECA
The Supervisor’s Responsibilities for Providing & Completing Key Forms
The Appropriate Action to Take at Critical Points
Continuation of Pay (COP)
- Basic Rules and Controversion
Identifying Light and Limited Duty Positions