DOL Reviews Forms for Federal Workers' Comp Claims
Published Date: 4/28/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on forms used by federal employees and their families to claim or keep workers' compensation benefits. They want to make sure the forms are clear, useful, and not too much work to fill out. Comments are open until May 28, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up if you have ideas or concerns!
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