Can federal workers receive FECA benefits for injuries sustained while participating in work-related social or team-building activities, and what are the specific requirements for coverage in these cases?

Absolutely: injured federal workers can receive compensation for their injuries under FECA. However, there are specific requirements that must be in place in order to receive benefits. To begin with, the sports, social or team-building activity must be either put up or sponsored by your employer for the express purpose of creating a cohesive work environment or as a means of teaching federal workers key skills that will then be used to enhance their work performance.

In addition, your participation must be required as part of your job duties by your federal employer, and your injury must have a direct connection with the social or team-building activity, and there must not be any negligence on your part which could have caused the injury. In addition, the activity must have happened during compensable work hours and be reasonably expected to be part of your work-related schedule. Lastly, it must be shown that the activity involves or encompasses your work duties. If you meet the requirements above, then you may become eligible for wage-loss benefits, the cost of medical care, rehab costs and so much more.