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Recruitment, Relocation and Retention Incentives

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No. Under 5 CFR 575.102, newly appointed is defined as the first appointment as an employee of the Federal Government. All three branches are part of the Federal Government for this purpose.

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Recruitment, Relocation and Retention Incentives

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Is an employee who transfers from the judicial or legislative branch of the Federal Government considered newly appointed for the purpose of paying a recruitment incentive?