WORKERS COMPENSATION
I Frequently Asked Questions

I. General Information about Workers' Compensation
A. How Do Workers' Compensation Laws Operate?
B. Who Is Covered by Workers' Compensation Laws?
C. What Is the Difference Between Workers' Compensation
      Benefit Claims and Civil Lawsuits?
E . How to Protect Your Rights
F. Categories of Injuries Covered by Workers' Compensation
G. What to Do If You Are Injured On-the-Job
H. Conclusion of General Information about Workers' Compensation

II. Employer Obligations
A. Duties
B. Penalties
C. State and Local Government Employees
D. Federal Government Employees

III. Conclusion

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Federal Government Employees

Generally, state workers' compensation laws do not apply to federal government employees. Federal government employees have their own system that will compensate employees who are injured at work or on the job.

The Federal Employee's Compensation Act, or FECA, governs the workers' compensation benefits that federal government employees can receive. Under this act, a federal government employee is eligible for benefits when that employee is disabled or killed as a result of an injury that is "sustained while in the performance of duty."

Other classes of employees, even though they aren't employed by the federal government, may also
be covered by federal workers' compensation laws specific to their industry. For example, the Federal Employer's Liability Act provides compensation for employees, such as railroad workers, who are injured while engaged in interstate transportation. The Jones Act provides benefits for seamen injured
at work and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act provides similar benefits to longshoremen and others who are engaged in maritime activities on navigable waters. There are other laws that cover the workers' compensation benefits for certain employees. Some of these laws include the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, the Death on the High Seas Act, and the Defense Base Act.
Whether your workers' compensation benefits fall under FECA or another federal law depends on the type of work you do and your particular situation. You should contact an experienced workers' compensation lawyer who can help you obtain the maximum benefits under the laws that govern your employer.

Conclusion

The laws governing the workers' compensation system, including which employees are covered, employers' responsibilities, benefits and third parties vary from state to state. If you are either an employer or an employee injured at work, the best way to protect your interests is to contact an experienced workers' compensation lawyer familiar with the laws of your state.

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