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Chapter 5, Employee Benefits
512.222
Service in Other Federal Government Organizations, the District of Columbia, or Gallaudet University
Add that Postal Service Law Department and U.S. Postal Inspection Service employees will receive credit toward their leave computation date for prior federal service with a “Not to Exceed” (NTE) date, effective January 5, 2019, and prospective in application from that date.
22509
12-20-18
512.24e
Service Not Counted
Exempt NTE appointments of Postal Service Law Department and U.S. Postal Inspection Service employees as described in 512.222 from the policy that credit is not allowed for time-limited or temporary service performed on or after January 1, 1977.
590
Thrift Savings Plan
Reflect changes in Thrift Savings Board policies and procedures, to ensure compliance, and to improve efficiency. The revised language is consistent with information provided on tsp.gov.
22510
1-3-19
Chapter 8, Safety, Health, and Environment
831.332
Drivers’ Responsibilities
Add the USPS cell phone use policy so that the ELM corresponds with Handbook EL-801, Supervisor’s Safety Handbook, which includes the policy in section 3-5.4y “Motor Vehicle Safety Rules.”
22513
2-14-19
Chapter 9, Labor Relations
932.11g
Regular Uniforms
Revise the type of postal retail personnel who are required to wear the prescribed uniform while performing their duties to include postmasters at Cost Ascertainment Group (CAG) A-K post offices. Their official assignment must meet specific conditions.
932.22b
Ninety-Day Requirement Exemptions
Add that Postal Support Employees (PSEs) who upon conversion to career status are not required to wait 90 days for uniform eligibility.
