Washington, D.C. 20530

October 13, 2005

MEMORANDUM FOR BUREAU HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICERS

This is a reminder regarding the annual leave restoration procedures requirements for the 2005 leave year. Employees and managers share a long-standing mutual responsibility for planning and scheduling annual leave throughout the year. Positive action should be taken to assure that annual leave is scheduled for use during the year so as to avoid its forfeiture at the end of the leave year. In accordance with DOJ Order 1630.1B, Leave Administration, dated July 22, 1991, there are strict criteria and documentation requirements which must be met before annual leave in excess of an employee's ceiling (referred to as "use or lose leave") is eligible for restoration. The DOJ Order 1630.1B is located at the following web address: http://www.usdoj.gov/jmd/ps/gui16301b.htm.

Employees with specific questions concerning this matter should be directed to their servicing human resources office. Members of your staff who have questions about the policy may contact Rachel Villare, of the Human Resources Staff's Workforce Effectiveness Group, for assistance. Ms. Villare may be reached on (202) 616-3707 or via e-mail at Rachel.Villare@usdoj.gov.

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