OCR Text |
Show r Page HILL TOP TIMES 4 November 29, CA earn Federal employees must file notice of an injury under the Federal Employee's Com- pensation Act (FECA) within 30 days. It previously had been 48 hours. FECA procedures were eased when the President on signed Public Law Sept. 7, amending the act in Title 5 of the U.S. Code. FECA, administered by the 93-4- 16 Labor Department, provides compensation benefits to civilian employees of the U.S. government for disability due mi to on to personal injuries sustained the job or for illness related employment. Other changes to FECA under the new law include: Employees have up to three years to file claims for injuries instead of the previous one year limit. Employees in juried on the job remain on the payroll for 45 days before compensation payments begin. 1974 dyir. dim An employee is guaran- teed the same or an equivalent job if he returns to work in one year. employees Injured returning to work after more than one year have "priority" job consideration. allowed receiving military retirement The monthly maintenance allowance is increased from $100 to $200 for permanently Survivor benefits are equalized for widows and disabled employees vocational ndergoing veterans benefits or compensation for an injury other than the job disablement. Individuals may retain Workers reaching age 70 no longer need to be recertified to retain compensation benefits. The maximum burial allowance has been raised from $800 to $1000. There is no longer a waiting period after a consumer price index triggers a cost of living increase for compensation payments. two-mon- th u- Injured employees may simultaneous An or retainer pay. rehabilitation in an approved training course. receive injured woman worker to receive adis ditional compensation if she has a dependent husband. compensation benefits even if widowers. in compensation rates, types of injuries covered and survivors benefits are also included in the new legislation. Changes The maximum monthly disabled allowance for workers needing constant attention is raised from $300 to $500. second career: When do you start? If your resume and cover letter have done their job, you will be called in for a job interview. The interview will be the most crucial step of your job campaign. Blow it, and you chances of landing the job go right out the window. It is not recommended that you repeat that performance, but remember, the interview in part is designed to see how well you handle yourself in a make the inout to be very imterview portant? Well, it is. But it is not impossible, as long as you keep the nervous i t !ers down to amiiimum and follow some much poise and confidence you have. DOES THAT common sense rules. You can't do any worse than the young interviewee who when asked to be seated grabbed the armrests of two behind him and plopped down on the floor between them. He got the job, though, because despite the embarrassment of the situation, he didn't panic, and the interviewer was impressed with his "cool". stress situation. You are expected to be nervous, but how well you cope is an indication to an employer of how Pre-retiromo- lNTUKVIUWUK IS to want to know what going you can do for his company. He will ask you about yourself and why you are interested in his company. Be prepared to TtiHi two-wa- y him do most of the talking. seminar set nt Try not to go to the inIf you terview empty-handehave done your homework, d on you should be the company or business, its d. too. If you slouch in your chair, stare at the ceiling, and seem bored with the whole thing, the company isn't going to show any interest either-i- n well-verse- products or services, and where your employment obhiring you! jectives fit in. You should also MOM WAS right when she take along samples of your said appearances are im- work . a of records portant for first impressions. achievements, and letters of Planning to retire? A seminar is next Thursday at 8:30 a.m. in the base theater. "The requirements for attendance arc employees who are within two years of being eligible for optional retirement such as age 55 with 30 years, age 60 with 20 years or age 62 with 5 years," said Margaret Woods, Civilian Personnel retirement section. "Employees who meet the requirements and have not lK.en able to attend previous sessions may attend. Plans for attendance must be discussed with supervisors." pre-retireme- Careless grooming and sloppy for dress can be real turn-of- f the interviewer. If you walk in with a cigarette dangling from your lip or chomping on gum like an old cow out to pasture, short of applying for a freak show, you won't get the job. On the other hand, you don't want to come across like a monosyllabic idiot. Speak clearly, give complete answers and try not to grope for words. Also, never be afraid to ask answer as naturally and legitimate questions. After all, the interview is a sincerely as possible, but keep it brief. Respond to the street. leads he throws out, but let Show some lively interest, nt reference to support you application for a job. Be on time for the interview, present yourself in a confident and straight-forwar- d manner, and leave when the interview is concluded. If you overstay your welcome, to will be the last time you step foot through that door. Santa has your Chrisimas Bicycle on Display af ouse of Hopper Come In and Claim it Soon. Mention or Bring This Ad and Receive 10 Percent Off Your Purchase. K. Monday, Dec. 2nd to our Beautiful New Location Layton Park Plaza 195 East Gentile, Layton fT "Sy Ir ( House Our Guistmas f p JO tp ijfe vA Open House will be the week of Dec. 9h thru Bankcards Are Welcome 1 of ( 4th WM ' J See you there! Come See us at our New Home Phone 376-424- 9 I Layaway Bicycle Wonderland Since 1912 Hopper I SALES I & -- AL- - SERVICE-RENT STORAGE 138 East 3rd South Salt Lake City OGDEN ll Sorry, Classifieds By Mail Only P.O. BOX 186 KAYSVILLE, 84037 a 621-444- Phone 2 LAYTON SALT LAKE CITY 376-506- 5 277-693- 8 363-454- 4 |