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11 Facts About Family and Medical Leave You May Not Know
February 02, 2018
Twenty-five years ago on Feb. 5, 1993, President Bill Clinton signed into law one of the most important pieces of legislation for working families – the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The law allows employees both in public and private sectors to balance their work and family life by taking reasonable unpaid leave to take care or a new born baby or an ill family member without fear of losing their jobs.
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Government Shutdown-2018
January 22nd, 2018 | Posted by in Shutdown | Uncategorized | Your Rights - (0 Comments)
AFGE/SSA have a mutual agreement on Governments Wide Shutdowns. Know your Rights!
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How Can I Work Overtime TODAY if I took Leave?
January 10th, 2018 | Posted by in Benefits | Contract | Did you know? | Your Rights - (0 Comments)
The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), states that your time in PAID Leave status counts as "Hours of Work". So if you have 8 hours of Annual Leave you have a sufficient number of hours to work overtime, or you can work 6 hours (regular time), use 2 hours Leave (annual/credit) and work 2 hours overtime.
REFERENCES:
5CFR 551.401 Hours of Work
5CFR 551.501 Overtime Pay
NOTE: However, you can only work Credit Hours after you have worked an 8 hour day.
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Excused Absences for the Disabled During Emergency Conditions
December 29th, 2017 | Posted by in Contract | Excused Absences | KNOW YOUR CONTRACT | Weather Related Absence - (0 Comments)
Employees with Mobility Impairments
KNOW YOUR CONTRACT!
Article 31, Section 3. G. Employees with Mobility Impairments
During emergency conditions, employees with disabilities, whether temporary or permanent impairments, may be unable to report to work. Management may grant excused absences even when their respective office is open.
Other Weather Delays or Absences..
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