OWCP federal workers’ compensation is a completely different ball game compared to state workers’ compensation. Doctors’ are oftentimes justifiably hesitant to partake in a federal workers’ compensation case, because they don’t understand how the process differs from...
Federal workers who have suffered from a physical, work-related injury typically have no qualms with filing for OWCP workers compensation. Physical injuries are tangible, and are relatively easy to explain to family, coworkers and supervisors. Mental and emotional...
As the possibility of a government shutdown looms, federal employees find themselves navigating uncertain times once again. The potential consequences of a shutdown can be overwhelming and stressful. In this article, we will provide important guidance on what federal...
Pain is subjective. If you tear a rotator cuff in your shoulder or suffer from a back injury, the post-recovery pain may seem consistent but minimal. You may think “I’ll surely be able to continue working my strenuous job with the U.S. postal service or federal law...
Common OPM Denials At Harris Federal, we pride ourselves on our success rate. We have worked with federal employees for over a decade now, and our substantial tenure has allowed us to become adept to the various intricacies involved in the federal benefits system. We...
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a retirement benefit for federal workers, which is comparable to the private sector’s 401(k), except with significantly lower annual costs. Although the TSP is primarily meant for financial contributions to grow untouched until...
The majority of our clients initially come to us to pursue federal workers compensation benefits. They have suffered from a work-related injury, are occupationally disabled and need the benefits package to simply make ends meet. Federal workers compensation generally...
This past weekend, several members of our Harris Federal team attended the 20th annual Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group (WILG) Convention in Chicago. We are proud to say two of our attorneys, Brad Harris and Leah Bachmeyer Kille, were featured for their...
As with most lines of work, a career in public service has its pros and cons. Among the more enviable aspects is an attractive retirement package. For federal employees, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a significant component of retirement, which needs to be...
If you receive Federal Disability Retirement benefits, you may have heard about cost-of-living adjustments, or COLA. A question many disability retirees may have is, "Why should I care about a COLA increase?" We found a good explanation by turning to the AARP...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that public-sector workers are five times more likely than private-sector workers to be union members and that a slightly higher share of federal employees were represented by unions in 2014 than in 2013. Some 7.2 million...
You deserve to enjoy financial security during your retirement years. The best way to ensure that happens is to start planning now. Harris Federal Law Firm encourages you to ask yourself these three questions: When do I plan to retire? What will my expenses be when I...
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