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26 Mar 25

5-Year Rule for Federal Firefighters

To qualify for special handling pursuant to § 8143b, an employee must have had not less than five years of Federal employment in aggregate in which they were engaged in fire protection activities. On September 10, 2024, DFEC issued FECA Bulletin 24-05 to clarify that a combination of Federal and non-Federal employment can satisfy the […]
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15 Dec 24

The Havana Syndrome

Recently, and primarily overseas, federal employees have reported a series of sudden sensory events including sounds, pressure, and/or heat that subsequently followed with unusual headaches, pain, nausea, or vertigo. These symptoms may be diagnosed as the Havana Syndrome by your medical professional. Essentially, if you are experiencing any of these symptoms and you’ve worked overseas, […]
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15 Dec 24

Potential USPS Privatization Underway

The United States Postal Service (USPS) may be in jeopardy of being privatized under the new Trump administration. USPS privatization has sparked major interest due to significant financial losses over the years. However, privatizing the postal service could cause issues with business supply chains and consumer shipping. Postal workers will inevitably be in jeopardy of […]
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21 Oct 24

THE FEDERAL FIREFIGHTER FAIRNESS ACT OF 2022

The Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2022 establishes an automatic presumption of entitlement to benefits through FECA for federal firefighters who have been employed in fire protection activities for 5 years or more and have been diagnosed with one or more of the referenced illnesses. The following illnesses include: Brain Cancer Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, […]
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