Hosts: Chris and Gini

Topic: What to do if you get injured on the job during the holiday season

Summary:

•  We welcome listeners back from the Christmas and New Year holidays.
• Focus on the issue of workers getting injured during the holiday season due to increased overtime.
• Many workers hide injuries to continue working and earning extra pay.
• Emphasize the importance of not delaying reporting injuries to ensure timely processing and benefits.
• Discuss the danger of delaying injury reporting and the importance of following timelines.
• Outline eight things to do if you were injured during the holidays:

1. File a claim on eComp (e-comp.dol.gov) immediately.
2. Use the C1 or C2 form and elect continuation of pay to avoid potential loss of pay.
3. Request a C16 from the supervisor within seven days for medical bill coverage.
4. Go to the doctor promptly and report the injury within seven days for C16 eligibility.
5. Obtain a C17 duty status report from the supervisor for medical restrictions.
6. Watch for letters from the Department of Labor regarding the claim.
7. Write a detailed employee statement with specifics about the injury.
8. Obtain a witness statement (Box 16 on the C1 form) from anyone who saw the incident.

• Stress the significance of witness statements in getting claims accepted.
• Mention the availability of free resources on the Breaking OWCP website, including downloadable books.
• Encourage listeners to subscribe to the Breaking Ode ABC podcast on various platforms.r Wednesday night OWCP chats for live discussions and answering questions.
• Remind listeners to report injuries promptly to avoid losing benefits.

Note: WE  provide practical advice for federal employees dealing with workplace injuries during the holiday season, emphasizing the importance of timely reporting and following proper procedures.

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