Articles

• OPM proposes changes to paid leave

  The Office of Personnel is seeking to issue new rules on granting and recording administrative leave. View More

• Federal Benefits Q&A

  Question: I would like to put in a leave notice of four weeks with the last two weeks using my annual leave. Can I do this? View More

• Lawmakers press for passage of paid family leave bill—anticipating help from the White House

  Paid parental leave is once again in focus on Capitol Hill, and unions and advocacy groups are pushing for passage, eying some glimmers of hope from the incoming administration. View More

QA

• How does the leave transfer program work?Apr 06, 2014

  All agencies must operate a leave transfer program, which is designed to help employees who are experiencing a medical or family emergency and who have exhausted all of their available paid leave. An employee who receives and uses donated leave continues to be paid at his or her pay rate as if in work status. View More

• At what rate do I accumulate sick leave and how much of it can I have to my credit?Apr 06, 2014

  Full-time employees earn four hours of sick leave each biweekly pay period (13 days a year); part-time workers earn one hour of sick leave for every 20 hours in a pay status. View More

• When can I take leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act?Apr 06, 2014

  The Family and Medical Leave Act provides for 12 administrative workweeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period for several circumstances. View More