Another Attempt to Provide Short-Term Disability Insurance for Federal Employees
A bill has been reintroduced to give federal employees an option to purchase short-term disability insurance.
Disability
What Does “Long COVID” Being Classified as a Disability Mean for Federal Employees?
What is Long COVID, and what accommodations are federal employees diagnosed with it entitled to under the law?
How the VA Improvement and Modernization Act Changed the Appeals Process
A new law has changed the VA disability benefits claim process. Here is a summary of the changes.
Family Members Indicted for Stealing Over $800k in VA Benefits
A group of family members have been indicted on charges that they fraudulently obtained over $800,000 in VA disability benefits.
Another Attempt to Provide Short-Term Disability Insurance to Federal Employees
Another effort is being made in Congress to provide a short-term disability insurance option to federal employees.
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.
The EEOC Continues to Expand Upon Protections to Disabled Government Workers
A recent court case illustrates how an obscure law can help protect federal employees from disability discrimination.
VA Announces Amended Regulations on Pensions
The VA has announced changes to its pension regulations to help ensure that only veterans with a genuine need receive the benefits.
What Happens When I Cannot Do My Job Even With a Reasonable Accommodation?
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?”
Are You Covered for a Disability as a Federal Employee Outside of Work?
Federal employees have various options for protecting their incomes in the event of a disability.
