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ELM REVISION
Essential Features of Leave Without Pay
Effective June 22, 2006, Employee and Labor Relations
Manual (ELM), 514.1, Essential Features (formerly Definitions), is revised to emphasize the essential features of
leave without pay (LWOP) and to clarify that employees
exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) must
take LWOP in 1-day increments except when they are
taking leave protected under the Family and Medical Leave
Act.
Employee and Labor Relations Manual (ELM)
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5 Employee Benefits
510 Leave
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514 Leave Without Pay
[Revise 514.1 to read as follows:]
514.1 Essential Features
Essential features of leave without pay (LWOP) are as
follows:
a. LWOP is an authorized absence from duty in a nonpay status.
b. LWOP may be granted upon the employee's request
and covers only those hours that the employee would
normally work or for which the employee would normally be paid. FLSA-exempt employees must take
LWOP in 1-day increments except when they are
taking leave protected under the Family and Medical
Leave Act (FMLA).
c. LWOP is different from AWOL (absent without leave),
which is a nonpay status due to a determination that
no kind of leave can be granted either because
(1) the employee did not obtain advance authorization, or (2) the employee's request for leave was
denied.
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We will incorporate these revisions into the next printed
version of the ELM and also into the online update, available on the Postal ServiceTM PolicyNet Web site:
• Go to http://blue.usps.gov.
• Under "Essential Links" in the left-hand column, click
on References.
• Under "References" in the right-hand column, under
"Policies," click on PolicyNet.
• Click on Manuals.
(The direct URL for the Postal Service PolicyNet Web
site is http://blue.usps.gov/cpim.)
It is also available on the Postal Service Internet:
• Go to www.usps.com.
• Click on About USPS & News, then Forms & Publications, then Postal Periodicals and Publications, and
then Manuals.
—Compensation,
Human Resources, 6-22-06
NOTICE
Revisions to PS Form 1796-A, Qualifications Rating Sheet for Senior Qualified
Positions, and PS Form 1796-B, Qualifications Rating Sheet for Best Qualified
Positions
Effective June 22, 2006, PS Form 1796-A, Qualifications Rating Sheet for Senior Qualified Positions, and
PS Form 1796-B, Qualifications Rating Sheet for Best
Qualified Positions are revised; the edition date is April
2006. Recycle or discard all previous editions of PS Form
1796-A and PS Form 1796-B and replace them with the
April 2006 versions.
The forms are available on the Postal ServiceTM PolicyNet Web site:
• Go to http://blue.usps.gov.
• Under "Essential Links" in the left-hand column, click
on References.
• Under "References" in the right-hand column, under
"Policies," click on PolicyNet.
• Click on Forms.
(The direct URL for the Postal Service PolicyNet Web
site is http://blue.usps.gov/cpim.)
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You can order PS Forms 1796-A and 1796-B from the
Material Distribution Center (MDC) and use touch tone order entry (TTOE): Call 800-332-0317; select option 2.
Note: You must be registered to use TTOE. To register, call
800-332-0317; select option 1, extension 2925, and follow
the prompts to leave a message. (Wait 48 hours after registering before placing your first order.)
Use the following information to order the forms:
PSIN: PS1796-A
PSN: 7530-02-000-7379
Unit of Measure: EA
Minimum Order Quantity: 1
Bulk Pack Quantity: N/A
Quick Pick Number: N/A
Price: $0.0449
Edition Date: 04/06
PSIN: PS1796-B
PSN: 7530-02-000-7380
Unit of Measure: EA
Minimum Order Quantity: 1
Bulk Pack Quantity: N/A
Quick Pick Number: N/A
Price: $0.0449
Edition Date: 04/06
—Selection, Evaluation, and Recognition,
Employee Resource Management, 6-22-06
SAFETY TIPS
Fourth of July and Summer Safety
"Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines."
Not so fast, shipmates! Before you turn the key, always
remember: "Safety first."
Summer fun in the sun is in full swing, and strong
emphasis on your safety is vital. Postal ServiceTM
employees and their families will continue to drive great distances for work and to visit their families and friends. Swimming, boating, off-road driving, barbecuing, and fireworks
are popular activities for the Fourth of July holiday. Whatever your plans, vigorously pursue and adopt a risk management plan before you get underway for the holiday
celebration.
Exercise forethought and common sense when engaging in any activity. To meet the challenge of this Fourth of
July holiday, keep in mind some safety hints to minimize
risks and avoid death and injury:
• Driving: Here are some tips for highway trips:
• If you are highway bound, make sure your vehicle
is in excellent operating condition. Always carry a
roadside emergency and first aid kit. Remember
to bring extra water, especially in hot climates.
• Put on a safety belt the first thing when you get in
a car - it takes only 3 seconds. Putting on a safety belt is a simple habit and can make all the difference between walking away from a crash and
being carried off on a stretcher.
• Keep children safe. The back seat is the safest
place for children to ride. All children must be protected with the correct safety equipment.
• Don't speed. Speeding reduces your ability to
steer safely around curves or objects in the road.
You never know what's around that next corner -
a deer, stalled car, or pedestrian in the roadway.
• Most importantly, don't drink and drive - and
equally important, don't get into a vehicle with a
driver who has been drinking.
• Swimming: Use common sense; swim where lifeguards are present. They are trained to identify hazards and help you if you get into trouble. Never dive
unless you know the depth of the water and what
obstacles are below. Don't let a bad decision leave
you paralyzed for life.
• Boating: Take a boating course, file a float plan, never exceed the boat's maximum capacity, wear a personal flotation device, keep an eye on the weather,
and save the alcohol for later.
• Off-road driving: Get training before operating a
vehicle or an all-terrain vehicle off-road. Start out
slowly. Know your route so you can alter speed and
be especially cautious in areas with limited visibility
or poor road conditions. Maintain proper speed and
wear personal protective equipment.
• Barbecue safety: Follow the manufacturer's instructions for lighting and extinguishing gas grills. There is
a right way and a wrong way. Postal Service
employees and their families have been severely
burned when gas buildups have caused explosions.
• Fireworks: The best advice: leave them to the professionals. If fireworks are legal in your area and you
decide to light off a few, use caution! Follow the
manufacturer's instructions. Careless use of fireworks can cause serious injury or death.
• Heat: When the heat is on, it may be harder to work
safely. Drink water often. Dress lightly and chose
fabrics that let moisture and heat escape. When possible, take breaks, move to a cooler area, or periodically change to lighter work.
Think before you act. Basic precautions for prevention of
mishaps - while in the , on the waterways, on the
ball field, on the highway, and at work - will make this
Fourth of July and summer a safe and happy one, and one
which you will live to talk about.
—Safety and Environmental Performance Management,
Employee Resource Management, 6-22-06
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