Am I a Disabled Federal Employee or Not?
Determining whether or not a federal employee is considered disabled under federal law can be complex. The author explains the basic considerations.
Determining whether or not a federal employee is considered disabled under federal law can be complex. The author explains the basic considerations.
Telework can be a reasonable accommodation provided to federal employees. The author looks at a court decision that illustrates how it can apply.
In order to be entitled to a reasonable accommodation, you need to be a qualified disabled employee, but what does it mean to be “qualified?”
Federal employees can request different types of leave as a reasonable accommodation. These are some of the scenarios and how they can protect your job.
Title 38 is a unique hiring authority that applies to some federal employees and one that creates a much different appeals process.
The federal government strives to be a model employer for disabled employees. The author says Reasonable Accommodation is one area where it excels.