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Code of Federal Regulations Pertaining to U.S. Department of Labor |
| Employees' Benefits |
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| Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department of Labor |
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| Claims for Compensation Under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, As Amended |
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| Continuing Benefits |
20 CFR 10.505 - What actions must the employer take?
- Section Number: 10.505
- Section Name: What actions must the employer take?
Upon authorizing medical care, the employer should advise the
employee in writing as soon as possible of his or her obligation to
return to work under Sec. 10.210 and as defined in this subpart. The
term ``return to work'' as used in this subpart is not limited to
returning to work at the employee's normal worksite or usual position,
but may include returning to work at other locations and in other
positions. In general, the employer should make all reasonable efforts
to place the employee in his or her former or an equivalent position, in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 8151(b)(2), if the employee has fully recovered
after one year. The Office of Personnel Management (not OWCP)
administers this provision.
(a) Where the employer has specific alternative positions available
for partially disabled employees, the employer should advise the
employee in writing of the specific duties and physical requirements of
those positions.
(b) Where the employer has no specific alternative positions
available for an employee who can perform restricted or limited duties,
the employer should advise the employee of any accommodations the agency
can make to accommodate the employee's limitations due to the injury.
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