An excused absence is a period of official (administrative) leave without loss of pay or charge to annual, sick, or other leave. Excused absence may be granted for certain activities and within limitations as des cribed in this Section.
Unless otherwise required by law or regulation, the granting of excused absence is solely at the discretion of the agency and is not an absolute right allowed to an employee. Excused absence should only be granted for short periods of time.
Applying for Excused Absence
If an excused absence is authorized under conditions stated in this Section, an employee must request such leave in writing, in advance, if possible. If an advance request is not possible, one must be submitted w ithin the pay period the employee returns to duty. The request for leave must state the activity for which the excused absence is needed, and provide any applicable supporting documentation.
Excused Absence During a Period of Annual Leave
If, during a period of annual leave, an employee participates in an activity for which excused absence would be granted (e.g., jury service, blood donation), the time the employee is actually engaged in the activi ty should not be charged to annual leave. However, the amount of excused absence granted cannot be greater than the amount prescribed for the activity.
