Did you know that as a federal employee you may be eligible for disability retirement benefits? In order to be eligible, there are certain specific requirements that must be met. Our guidance on disability retirement can be found at Disability Retirement for Federal Employees. If you have questions or would like assistance in the disability retirement process, please contact us at ben@wick-law.com or 720-999-5390.
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Upcoming Presentation: Representing Government Workers 101 →
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Benjamin E. Wick will be presenting at the Colorado Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Association's upcoming conference titled Representing Government Workers 101. The conference focuses on the complications associated with representation of public employees, including state and federal workers. Mr. Wick will be presenting on the federal EEO process for federal employees raising allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. He will also be part of a panel providing tips for representing government workers. Information on registration can be found at the link below. Join us!
https://coloradopela.wildapricot.org/event-2535468
Understanding And Identifying Reasonable Accommodations Can Be Difficult
Employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Although such accommodations are mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Rehabilitation Act (Rehab Act), it can be difficult to find the right accommodation. This is particularly true for accommodations that are new, different, or changing. Furthermore, the accommodation cannot pose an undue hardship for the employer. As such, it is important to explore and identify various reasonable accommodation options. Here are some tips.