Work & Retirement
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Learn when job loss or reduced hours can qualify you for COBRA, how the 60-day election period works, when the first premium is due, and what dependents can choose.
Learn how to appeal a denied benefit claim under an ERISA-covered employer retirement plan, including the 60-day appeal period, records to submit and EBSA help.
Contact the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division if an employer denies, interferes with or retaliates against you for exercising protected FMLA rights.
File an unemployment insurance claim with the state where you worked after losing your job. Check eligibility, required information, filing routes, weekly claims and payment timing.
Workers and their representatives can report unsafe or unhealthy workplace conditions to OSHA and request an inspection online, by phone, mail, fax, email or in person.
Federal employees can file a FECA workers' compensation claim through ECOMP using Form CA-1 for a traumatic injury or Form CA-2 for an occupational disease.
Request federal FMLA leave from your employer, check eligibility, give the right notice, complete certification and understand job and health-benefit protections.
File an EEOC Charge of Discrimination for workplace discrimination, harassment or retaliation, with federal deadlines, online intake and next steps explained.
File a free, confidential complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division if you believe you were denied federal minimum wage or overtime pay.