OWCP Basic Training - 15th Annual Federal Workers ...

What to do when a job offer is valid and suitableWhen the claims examiner determines that the offer is valid and suitable and theemployee has neither accepted the job nor returned to work, we will take thesesteps.(1) Phone the agency and confirm that the job is still available. Document ourconversation in the file.(2) Write to the employee. The letter will contain the following information:a. The job has been determined to be suitable.b. The job remains open for the employee.c. The employee will be paid compensation for the difference (if any) between the pay of theoffered job and the pay of the date of injury job.d. The employee has 30 days from the date of the claims examiner’s letter to either accept thejob or provide an explanation of the reason(s) for refusal. Otherwise the employee willpenalized with loss of compensation. To satisfy the requirement of due process, our officemust quote 5 USC 8106 c (2) in our letter to the employee.e. The employee can accept the job without penalty within the 30 day period.