Department of Labor/ Workers' Compensation

If you are a federal employee and you have been hurt on the job, and you need help with Workers Compensation my District Office can be of assistance. You will need to provide a letter describing the problem including the claim number and date of injury. Please also indicate the nature of the complaint such as continuance of pay, scheduled award, return to work date, accommodation for light duty or rehab. It will also help to clarify the following:

• Have you gone through your union or internal grievance and arbitration procedures?
• Has your employing agency filled out their part of the paperwork or is the agency refuting the claim?
• Is your condition temporary or permanent?
• Have all the appropriate medical reports been submitted?

To request assistance electronically, please use the Online Casework Form, or call my District Office directly at 510-763-0370.

You can get a status update on your claim by calling the Department of Workers Compensation District Office at 415-625-7500 and giving your case file number.

For information on the U.S. Department of Labor Employment Benefits, please check www.dol.gov/ebsa.