Definition:
An absence from duty administratively authorized, without loss of pay and without charge
to leave.
Legal Basis:
5 USC Chapter 63 (parts
6321, 6324, and 6325)
OPM Regulation:
5 CFR Part 610
Common Uses (not all inclusive):
- Blood donation
- Attending conferences/conventions
- Tardiness and brief absences
- Taking examinations for an employee’s present position
