workers-comp · Office of Workers' Compensation Programs · Published 2008-10-20 · Effective 2008-11-19 · 73 FR 62190
Document
Document number
E8-24930
Federal Register citation
73 FR 62190
CFR reference
20 CFR 501
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
workers-comp
Sub-agency
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
Publication date
2008-10-20
Effective date
2008-11-19
Abstract
The Department of Labor (DOL or Department) is publishing this final rule to update the regulations providing for appeals before the Employees' Compensation Appeals Board (Board). The Board has jurisdiction over appeals arising under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA). 5 U.S.C. 8149. This final rule updates the rules and guidance to all federal employees who seek to appeal from the decisions of the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) under FECA.