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OWCP’s Offer • OWCP will review the job offer and the • OWCP will review the job offer and the employee’s medical restrictions and advise the employee whether the offer is suitable. • In determining what constitutes "suitable work" OWCP considers: • the employee's current physical and mental limitations (ALL) • the employee's commuting area • the employee's qualifications to perform such work, and • other relevant factors SUCH AS THE PHYSICAL ABILITY TO COMMUTE TO THE OFFERED POSITION.
Job Offer: OWCP’s Two Notices • 30 Days: The employee has 30 days to accept the offer or present any reasons to counter OWCP’s finding of suitability. • 15 Days: If OWCP finds the employee’s reasons unacceptable and the job offer still suitable, OWCP must give the employee 15 days to accept the offer. See 20 CFR 10.516; Maggie Moore case.
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Page 3 and 4: 5 USC § 8106(c) • A partially di
Page 5 and 6: “Suitable Employment” Issues Em
Page 7 and 8: All MEDICAL CONDITIONS MUST BE Cons
Page 9 and 10: Employee Responsibilities •If an
Page 11 and 12: Making an Offer of Suitable Work
Page 13: The Job Offer • The job offer mus
Page 17 and 18: Acceptable Reasons for Refusal •
Page 19 and 20: Job Offer: Referee Examination •
Page 21 and 22: Terminating Benefits • After OWCP
Page 23 and 24: ECAB Case Law • OW O.W., Docket N
Page 25 and 26: ECAB Case Law • MK M.K., Docket N
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Page 29 and 30: Additional Guidance • DOL Website

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