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Code of Federal Regulations Pertaining to U.S. Department of Labor

Title 20  

Employees' Benefits

 

Chapter I  

Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department of Labor

 

 

Part 10  

Claims for Compensation Under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, As Amended

 

 

 

Subpart C  

Continuation of Pay


20 CFR 10.220 - When is an employer not required to pay COP?

  • Section Number: 10.220
  • Section Name: When is an employer not required to pay COP?

    An employer shall continue the regular pay of an eligible employee 
without a break in time for up to 45 calendar days, except when, and 
only when:
    (a) The disability was not caused by a traumatic injury;
    (b) The employee is not a citizen of the United States or Canada;
    (c) No written claim was filed within 30 days from the date of 
injury;
    (d) The injury was not reported until after employment has been 
terminated;
    (e) The injury occurred off the employing agency's premises and was 
otherwise not within the performance of official duties;
    (f) The injury was caused by the employee's willful misconduct, 
intent to injure or kill himself or herself or another person, or was 
proximately caused by intoxication by alcohol or illegal drugs; or
    (g) Work did not stop until more than 45 days following the injury.

[63 FR 65306, Nov. 25, 1998; 64 FR 12684, Mar. 12, 1999]
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