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

Acceptable Reasons For Refusal1. A medically documented worsening of the employee’s condition to the point ofdisabling him/her for the offered position.2. The employee finds other work which fairly and reasonably represents his/herwage earning capacity.3. The offered position is withdrawn.4. The treating ti physician i advises the employee not to take the position and providesmedical rational by the physician. (requires further development)5. Medical evidence establishes the employee is unable to travel to the job becauseof residuals of the work injury.The following are additional reasons for employees that are no longer on theagency employment roll.a. The employee has moved and medical condition of either the employee or familymember prevents the employee from moving back to the area.b. The position is temporary and will not afford health insurance coverage for theemployee.c. The employee is already working, and the job fairly and reasonably represents hisor her WEC, whether or not a formal rating is in place.