A recent study performed by the Government Accountability Office found that almost all federal employees are rated as being above average in the job performance. In fact, 99% of all federal employees were given a rating of "fully successful" or better. 74% were received the highest ratings of "exceeding fully successful" and "outstanding". Less than 1% of all federal employees were given a rating of "unacceptable" or "minimally successful". This is exciting news for federal employees, though some seem skeptical of the rating system as a whole. The skeptics bring into question the anomaly of such overwhelmingly positive results. "Under a normal, bell curve distribution, an equally low percentage of employees would be rated in the lowest and highest categories. Yet, for every federal employee with the lowest 'unacceptable' rating, 386 employees receive the highest 'outstanding' rating." - WND.com "One must wonder whether or not federal employees really do perform at a rate that is far superior to private sector employees. If so, that is fantastic! But let's wait before we get too excited over these highly suspicious numbers." - D. Redmond, Low Testosterone Doctor Read more at http://dailysignal.com/2016/06/16/government-rates-99-of-federal-employees-fully-successful-or-higher/

AUSTIN - A chiropractor in the Central Texas area plead guilty to solicitation and receipt of illegal remunerations regarding the treatment of injured federal workers and the federal workers compensation system under the US Department of Labor (DOL). A judge sentenced the chiropractor to 14 years in prison and insisted the chiropractor repay the nearly $18,000,000 in money he received as a result of his scam. Reports indicate the chiropractor operated clinics in Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Corpus Christi, Killeen, and Westlake. It is said that the chiropractor solicited kickbacks in exchange for patient referrals.

A couple of weeks ago the United States Department of Labor (DOL) rendered its final decision as to overtime rules. The new rule, which will be effective as of December 1st of this year, will increase the overtime eligibility for millions of Americans under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Though the new rule is expected to cause in increase in cost to employers, many are hopeful that there will be long term savings for employers based on increased retention rates and less attrition. "The Final Rule becomes effective December 1, 2016; this gives employers approximately six months to implement the changes necessitated by the updated regulations." - David, 24 Hour Video Monitoring The DOL did allow for employers to opt out of making overtime payments, provided they are able to meet the following criteria: The employee must be paid a constant, fixed salary The salary must be at or above the minimum salary level The employee's primary responsibilities must be in line with the work often associated with executive, administrative, professional, or computer employees To learn more about the recent ruling rendered by the Department of Labor please visit this source article: https://www.zanebenefits.com/blog/department-of-labor-issues-final-overtime-flsa-rules

One of our doctors down in Houston prepared this excellent video that talks about the importance of choosing an experienced DOL doctor that can help you to make sure you file your claim correctly. Check it out:

There are many doctors across the United States that are being severely penalized with heavy fines and jail time for trying to defraud the United States Government with improper billing and other unethical practices. Make sure to choose a DOL doctor that is honest, ethical, and compliant with the long list of standards the Department of Labor provides.

Choosing Your DOL Doctor Did you know that the Federal Employees Compensation Act affords all injured federal workers the right to choose their own doctor? That's right, you don't have to go to the doctor that your supervisor or employing agency tells you to. You can choose a doctor that puts your needs first and will not bow to the pressures of your employing agency. If you have been injured while working for the federal government make sure that you choose a DOL doctor that is experienced as a Federal Workers Compensation. Choose a clinic that is certified by the US Dept. of Labor and that offers free claims assistance so that you can get the full care, treatment, and benefit that you deserve. How to Find the Best DOL Doctors Though there may be several excellent doctors in your area, few of them have the knowledge and experience needed to treat injured federal employees correctly. Make sure to find a doctor with DOL experience so that you can make sure your claim is properly submitted and that your paperwork and documentation is completed according to DOL-OWCP best practices. If you do not know of any such doctors, call us today to be connected with an excellent, experienced DOL doctor in your area.