OWCP definition
Examples of OWCP in a sentence
If the employee’s treating physician indicates employee is incapable of performing work after the 45-day COP period, the employee may elect sick leave, annual leave, or leave without pay, as provided for by OWCP regulations.
Ensure that any claims for benefits submitted by the employee are forwarded promptly to the Office of workers Compensation Programs (OWCP) of the Department of Labor.
All LWOP incurred by a bargaining unit employee while receiving compensation from OWCP is creditable service.
A bargaining unit employee receiving compensation from the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) will be approved for LWOP, including periods that exceed six (6) months.
Management shall expeditiously process and forward to OWCP all documentation that is required by OWCP within the Agency’s control when an employee sustains an on-the-job injury or contracts an occupational disease.
This requirement in no way affects the employee’s rights and benefits under Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) regulations.
The OWCP or benefits counselors will provide all the information necessary for employees to make informed decisions.
This Section does not apply to employees whose OWCP claim has been denied by the Department of Labor.
The Employer will refer employees to the appropriate benefits counselor (ICC or appropriate benefits office) for counseling related to OWCP benefits to include retirement options/information.
This counseling and assistance will be available until the OWCP claim is closed.