Continuation of Pay (COP) OWCP-DOL Complete Guide

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Continuation of Pay (COP) is continuation of regular pay up to 45 calendar

days for periods of disability and or medical care, which occur in connection

with a Traumatic Injury. COP must begin within 45 days of the injury.

A. Entitlement –

Permanent and Temporary employees are entitled to COP when

Traumatic Injury is reported within 30 days. Medical documentation must

support all periods of COP. Normally, COP will begin the day following

the date of the traumatic injury. Except for Injuries that occurred prior to

the start of the workday, then COP will begin on date of injury. Medical…