Which Federal Workers Compensation Law provides coverage for postal workers?

The correct answer is the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA), which specifically provides workers' compensation coverage for federal employees, including postal workers. Under FECA, if a postal worker suffers an injury or illness due to their job, they are entitled to benefits such as medical care, wage loss compensation, and vocational rehabilitation. This law ensures that employees of the federal government, including those employed by the United States Postal Service, have their work-related injuries covered without the need to prove liability, which can often be a complicated and lengthy process in other areas of law.

The Federal Employer Liability Act pertains to railway employees and addresses liability issues related to their on-the-job injuries, making it irrelevant for postal workers. The Jones Act is designed for maritime workers, providing them with a remedy for injuries sustained while on navigable waters. Lastly, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act covers employees engaged in maritime activity but does not extend to postal workers. Each of these alternative laws serves specific sectors or industries and does not apply to the federal workforce as a whole, particularly in the case of postal employees.