Does OWCP Cover Janitorial Service Contractors?

Government janitorial services contractors are typically covered by the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP), a federal agency that administers workers’ compensation programs for federal employees and certain other groups of workers. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, if the government janitorial services contractor is a state or local government employee, then they may be covered by their state’s workers’ compensation zepbound program instead of OWCP. Additionally, if the government janitorial services contractor is a federal employee, then they may be covered by the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) instead of OWCP.

To determine if a government janitorial services contractor is covered by OWCP, you can contact the OWCP Front Office at 202-343-5580. You can also visit the OWCP website at www.dol.gov/owcp for more information.

Here are some additional details about OWCP and its coverage of government janitorial services contractors:

• Government janitorial services contractors who are employees of federal agencies are covered by the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA). FECA provides workers’ compensation benefits to federal employees who are injured or become ill on the job.
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• Government janitorial services contractors who are employees of state or local governments are covered by their respective state’s workers’ compensation program. Each state has its own workers’ compensation program, and the benefits and eligibility requirements vary from state to state.
• Government janitorial services contractors who are independent contractors may or may not be covered by OWCP. In general, independent contractors are not covered by OWCP unless they meet certain criteria, such as being economically dependent on the employer or performing services that are an integral part of the employer’s business.
• To determine if a particular government janitorial services contractor is covered by OWCP, you can contact the OWCP Front Office at 202-343-5580 or visit the OWCP website at www.dol.gov/owcp for more information.