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Another Attempt to Provide Short-Term Disability Insurance for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 16, 2022 2:15 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

A bill has been reintroduced to give federal employees an option to purchase short-term disability insurance.

What Does “Long COVID” Being Classified as a Disability Mean for Federal Employees?

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.September 9, 2021 9:10 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

By Cassandra CrosbyNovember 12, 2019 9:54 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOctober 3, 2019 9:44 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 26, 2019 11:39 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

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?

By Eric PinesJune 11, 2019 11:02 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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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

By Sarah McKininNovember 19, 2018 10:27 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A recent court case illustrates how an obscure law can help protect federal employees from disability discrimination.

VA Announces Amended Regulations on Pensions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOctober 31, 2018 10:53 AM Categories Agency News, Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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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?

By Eric PinesUpdated: October 29, 2018 9:56 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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?

By David QuiettOctober 10, 2018 10:11 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Federal employees have various options for protecting their incomes in the event of a disability.

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