Changes to Use of Sick Leave for Family Care or Bereavement Purposes

Mandatory Reference for ADS Chapters 481

Reference Issuance Date: 10/09/2011
Policy Issuance Date: 09/28/2006
Responsible Office: HR/PPIM
File Name: 480mah_100911

Overview

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued final regulations in the Federal Register on the use of sick leave to provide care for a family member or to make arrangements for or attend the funeral of a family member. The sick leave regulations were effective on September 18, 2006, and are applicable at the beginning of Pay Period 20, which is October 1, 2006.