DB Disability Law Ledgerâ„¢ – January 2010

FERS/CSRS Disability Primer
Introduction
Federal Employees and Civil Service Employees who are struggling to work with a serious illness or injury may be entitled to Disability Benefits under the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) or the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), respectively.  A Disability Retirement Annuity provides these benefits in addition to the coverage you receive through [...]

DB Disability Law Ledgerâ„¢ – October 2009

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR UNPAID LEAVE IS OVER?
In instances where people become ill or are injured and require a long recovery, they often are unaware of how much time is coming to them.  New York is an at will state, meaning your employer can fire you for any reason except an illegal reason (e.g., because [...]