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The 30-Day Secret: Why Federal Supervisors Don't Want You to Know About Limited Duty Right

Chris & Gini Helms Season 4 Episode 71

Chris reveals the shocking truth about limited duty assignments that could save your federal career. Discover the 30-day rule supervisors hope you never learn about, why "signing under protest" isn't in the regulations, and how to protect yourself from workplace bullying tactics.

🎯 Key Topics Covered

The "Under Protest" Myth Busted

  • Why this phrase appears NOWHERE in federal regulations
  • How supervisors use intimidation tactics
  • What you should do instead of signing under protest


Your 30-Day Protection Window

  • The hidden timeframe you have to review limited duty offers
  • How to get an additional 15-day extension (up to 6 weeks total)
  • Why rushing to sign hurts your case


The Doctor Review Requirement

  • Why only your treating physician can evaluate the offer
  • How medical restrictions must match job duties exactly
  • The claims examiner's role in protecting you


Supervisor Pressure Tactics Exposed

  • Common lies supervisors tell about immediate signing requirements
  • How "management doesn't understand the rules"
  • Your rights when facing workplace intimidation

💡 Action Items for Listeners

✅ IMMEDIATELY:

  • Take any limited duty offer directly to your doctor
  • Request 30 days to review (it's your RIGHT)
  • Document all supervisor interactions

✅ NEVER:

  • Sign under pressure or intimidation
  • Accept offers without medical review
  • Let supervisors rush your decision

✅ REMEMBER:

  • Claims examiners provide second-layer protection
  • Extensions are available if needed
  • Your doctor's approval is REQUIRED


📚 Resources Mentioned

  • Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - Limited Duty Provisions
  • OWCP Claims Process Guidelines
  • Federal Employee Rights Documentation

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