OWCP
3.10.20
From James “Jim” Riess-Northland District Representative- I am sharing this information which was just received from DLR Heather and ask that all note the date on the service talk as well as please look and see if there are postings in your office.
I will note that you have ‘everything’ I have on the subject attached so if questioned about it I will suggest this information be provided as well as the age old ‘ask management’ to explain. I will state that one’s immediate supervisor need be notified anytime there is a claim or possible claim. The underlining below is by me.
James W. “Jim” Riess
Northland District Representative
897 Roosevelt Ave
Pine River MN 56474-5162
TEL: 1-218-587-2206 EMAIL: Jim.Riess@nrlca.org FAX: 1-855-677-0009
Subject: ECOMP Application for filing OWCP claims and forms
Good Morning All,
Attached you will find information on a service that has been accepted for use nationwide by Postal employees. The Employees’ Compensation Operations and Management Portal (ECOMP) application is web-based and administered through the Department of Labor. Using this web site, rural carriers can submit claim forms (CA-1 and CA-2) and also submit other documents directly to the DOL for administration of their claim.
*-underline below by DR Riess
The first document contains the stand-up talk and basic information on use of the application including step-by-step directions and screen shots. The second document contains the changes made to the EL-505 adding the ECOMP system as an OPTION for submitting claims. Notice the language in the EL-505 clearly states the employee may use paper forms OR submit on line via ECOMP. Management MUST allow the carrier access to a postal computer to file the claim and any supporting documents if the carrier requests to do so.
David Heather
NRLCA Director of Labor Relations