I.  PURPOSE

This directive provides instructions for administering the FSIS leave program and determining employee eligibility for leave benefits. FSIS has rewritten this directive in its entirety to incorporate new leave provisions (i.e., weather and safety leave, disabled veteran leave, paid parental leave, and parental bereavement leave) and update procedures and responsibilities related to the FSIS Leave Program. A glossary of terms used throughout this directive is provided in Attachment 1.

II.  CANCELLATIONS

FSIS Directive 4630.2, Rev. 2, Leave, 9/15/10

FSIS Directive 4630.5, Rev. 1, Leave Bank Program, 11/27/20

FSIS Notice 40-22, Parental Bereavement Leave, 7/14/22

III.  BACKGROUND

5 CFR Part 630, Absence and Leave, and 5 CFR Part 550, Pay Administration (General), serve as the regulatory basis by which FSIS effectively balances the needs of the workplace with the needs of its employees. Leave administration requires attention on the part of supervisors and employees because of its importance and growing complexity. Attachment 1 provides definitions of common terms related to leave.

IV.  LEAVE POLICY AS IT RELATES TO THE LABOR MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (LMA)

A.  In accordance with the LMA, when there are conflicts between the terms of the LMA and this directive, the terms of the LMA will govern.

B.  Provisions of this directive supersede conflicting terms of the LMA as they apply to:

1.  Revisions in law or Government-wide rules;
2.  Regulations issued after the effective date of the LMA; and
3.  Implementation of a new provision of law.

For Full Directive 4630.2 Revision 3, please download the PDF version.