Pronunciation: [fˈɛkə] (IPA) 
FECA is a four-letter word that can be tricky to spell, as it includes vowel sounds that are not typically represented in English spelling. The correct phonetic transcription of FECA is /fɛka/, with the "e" pronounced as the "e" in "bet" and the "a" as the "a" in "cat". This word can be used as an acronym for the Federal Election Campaign Act, a U.S. law regarding the financing of political campaigns.
FECA, acronym for Federal Employees' Compensation Act, refers to a federal law enacted in the United States that provides benefits to government workers who sustain work-related injuries or develop occupational diseases. Enacted in 1916, FECA is administered by the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) under the United States Department of Labor.
FECA establishes a comprehensive framework for providing medical treatment, wage replacement, and rehabilitation services to federal employees who experience job-related injuries or illnesses. It covers civilian federal employees, including those working overseas, as well as non-appropriated fund employees and certain other groups such as Peace Corps volunteers. The Act ensures that workers receive adequate medical care and compensation for lost wages due to temporary or permanent disability caused by their federal employment.
Under FECA, eligible beneficiaries are entitled to a variety of benefits, including cost-free medical treatment, compensation for wage loss due to temporary total disability, rehabilitation services to restore their earning capacity, and compensation for permanent partial or total disability. In addition, FECA offers compensation to survivors in the event of a worker's death from a job-related injury or illness.
The aims of FECA are to ensure that federal employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses receive appropriate support and compensation, to promote their recovery and return to work whenever possible, and to provide financial assistance to the dependents of workers who lose their lives due to job-related incidents.
