Office of Workers' Compensation Programs

Her “grand bargain” framework remains the foundation of the workers’ compensation system in the United States.

We found several concerning trends in a new report on the workers’ compensation system, raising serious questions about whether the system is fulfilling its obligation to those injured or sickened on the job.

Recognizing the sacrifices made by nuclear weapons workers and their family members in the interest of our national defense.

We're making it quicker and simpler for injured federal workers to get the benefits they’re owed.

One important part of history not shown in the movie “Oppenheimer” is the sacrifice made by tens of thousands of nuclear weapons workers.

The Navajo Nation in the Four Corners region has been an important area for both coal and uranium mining.

Claims examiner Vanessa Ross helps make sure that workers injured or sickened on the job receive the benefits they’re entitled to. 

For 50 years and counting, our Benefits Review Board has helped ensure workers and their families receive a fair and impartial outcome – and the benefits they deserve – after being injured or sickened on the job.

This May 7-13 is Public Service Recognition Week, a time to thank those in public service for all that they do to serve their communities and our country.

NIOSH has created a new National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. Learn why this matters and about our work to support federal firefighters.