November 14, 2003
FROM: |
KAY COLES JAMES |
SUBJECT: |
Return of Activated Military Members to Federal Civilian Employment |
President George W. Bush has issued the attached memorandum to the heads of Executive departments and agencies on the return of civilian employees who were called to serve on active duty in the continuing Global War on Terrorism. The President's memorandum notes that the Federal Government serves as a model for all employers in its treatment of its active duty and reservist military members and he is committed to providing each of them with our full support, recognition, and assistance. The President directs you to grant to Federal employees returning from active duty 5 days of uncharged leave (excused absence) from their civilian duties. Accordingly, I am issuing the attached guidance consistent with the President's memorandum.
Many of our employees have endured great disruption to their families and their normal lives as a result of their service in the war against terrorism. Therefore, I join the President in urging that agencies do everything possible to ease their return to civilian life.
Inquiries
For additional information, agency chief human capital officers may contact the OPM human capital desk officer for their agency. Employees should contact their agency human resources offices to obtain information on their entitlements and obligations.
cc: Chief Human Capital Officers
Attachments
Questions and Answers on Excused Absence for Employees Returning from Active Duty
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