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Human Resource Practitioners

Questions and answers

Yes, OPM may approve agency requests for exceptions to the 1040-hour limitation for seasonal temporary employees in both the excepted and competitive service.

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Human Resource Practitioners

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If a pandemic health crisis occurs, may agencies have an exception to the 1040-hour time limit for temporary seasonal employees with the skills needed in helping with a critical emergency?