CPM 2003-14
November 14, 2003
MEMORANDUM FOR HEADS OF EXECUTIVE
DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES
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FROM:
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KAY COLES JAMES
Director
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SUBJECT:
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Return of Activated Military Members to Federal Civilian Employment |
President George W. Bush has issued the attached
memorandum to the heads of Executive departments and agencies on the return
of civilian employees who were called to serve on active duty in the continuing
Global War on Terrorism. The President's memorandum notes that the Federal Government
serves as a model for all employers in its treatment of its active duty and
reservist military members and he is committed to providing each of them with
our full support, recognition, and assistance. The President directs you to
grant to Federal employees returning from active duty 5 days of uncharged leave
(excused absence) from their civilian duties. Accordingly, I am issuing the
attached
guidance consistent with the President's memorandum.
Many of our employees have endured great disruption to their families and their
normal lives as a result of their service in the war against terrorism. Therefore,
I join the President in urging that agencies do everything possible to ease
their return to civilian life.
Inquiries
For additional information, agency chief human capital officers may contact
the OPM human capital desk officer for their agency. Employees should contact
their agency human resources offices to obtain information on their entitlements
and obligations.
cc: Chief Human Capital Officers
Attachments
Questions and Answers on Excused Absence for Employees Returning from Active Duty
See Other Transmittals
