Harris Federal Employee Law Firm

Last week during our webinar, our team answered over 50 questions from federal employees about qualifying disabilities for disability retirement. You can read the full transcript down below and register for our next upcoming webinar! ✏️ Webinar Transcript - https://lnkd.in/eruDXEkW 📅 Webinar Schedule - https://lnkd.in/eYy3a2Dm

In case you missed it, our new webinar on OPM’s Online Retirement Application is now available on YouTube! Learn what federal employees need to know about applying for disability retirement online. 📌 https://lnkd.in/eTpkaWcv

SSDI vs. Disability Retirement: Which One Applies to You? 📌 Check out the full webinar here: https://lnkd.in/eNuMy-Ru

Happy Labor Day! Today, we want to thank our incredible federal employees for their unwavering dedication and hard work in serving our country. Our offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.

What does the new ORA system mean for federal employees filing for Disability Retirement? The Online Retirement Application – ORA for short – is new for everyone, applicants and federal agencies alike. It’s so new that some agencies haven’t even started using it yet. We’re hearing from agencies that have switched to digital that it’s taking longer for applications to be built correctly and loaded into the portal. And because of all the process changes, it’s taking longer for all applications to reach the OPM – both digital and paper.

Can being written up at work because of your medical condition cost you your job?  There’s a new rule that lets agencies remove employees faster for conduct issues. It’s called the Suitability & Fitness Rule. If you’ve experienced this and wondering if this is the end for you, don’t panic. 📌 https://lnkd.in/en9xnaat If what's happening at work is connected to a medical condition, like anxiety, depression, PTSD, or chronic pain, anything that's affecting your focus, your mood, or your behavior, this could actually be the start of something better, not the end of your career. It's called Disability Retirement. It's not a punishment and it's not admitting defeat. It's a benefit built for exactly this situation: when your health is making it hard to do your job the way you used to. On Disability Retirement, you can step away and still get paid monthly, keep your health and life insurance, and even work in the private sector while you keep building years toward your pension. If this sounds like your situation, please don't wait until it feels like an emergency. Our team is ready to help you decide which option is the best fit for you. Schedule your free consultation today: (859) 226-2723 

In July 2026, the OPM moved to processing all federal retirement applications digitally.  It’s a big shift, but here’s what we’ve learned firsthand about what’s changing. 📌 If you're currently in the process of using ORA, comment your experience down below.

📌 During our webinar last week - our team answered over 30 questions from federal employees about their retirement options. Click down below to read the full transcript. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eeWCYgez

OPM Backlog Update - Q2 2026: Are digital applications helping? Give our office a call today to discuss your options! (859) 226-2723 or visit https://lnkd.in/e6Vj6htu

Answering Questions We're Hearing from Federal Employees about Their Medical Evidence. If you would like someone to walk you through your options - give our office a call today! (859) 226-2723