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Unlike other forms of pay for time not worked (e.g., annual and sick leave), employees are not entitled to a time-off award. If an employee transfers from one agency to...
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There is no Governmentwide time limitation on a time-off award. However, agencies should set their own policy concerning the time allotted to use a time-off award. Remember, if an employee...
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The "currency" of a time-off award is time, not money. Agencies have the authority to grant cash awards when they feel that is the appropriate form of recognition or incentive....
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There are no Governmentwide limits on granting time-off awards. However, agencies should establish their own guidelines and limitations on how much time off is appropriate for various employee contributions. In...
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Each agency should develop policies to address these situations. Permitting use of time-off awards during premium pay work periods, such as while receiving night differential or holiday pay, is generally...
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The regulations provide that time-off awards shall not be converted to cash. Agencies must document a time-off award, as well as cash awards, in compliance with the OPM operating manual,...
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No. The circumstances appropriate for the use of compensatory time are not generally appropriate for a time-off award. Compensatory time is authorized in exchange for hours worked in excess of...
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We would not recommend it. Giving employees the choice between different types of awards could have significant tax consequences. Employee choice usually involves the concept of constructive receipt. For more...
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No. This limitation only applies to cash awards. However, agencies should remain sensitive to the perceptions that could arise from combining large time-off awards with substantial cash awards.
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