Excused Absence for Returning Reservists

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A Federal employee (including a National Guard or Reserve member) returning from active military duty in the Global War on Terrorism is entitled to receive 5 days of excused absence upon return from each deployment, as long as the deployment was for at least 42 consecutive days.

Employees are entitled to 5 days of excused absence only once in a 12-month period.

The commencement of the 5 days of excused absence represents a return to Federal civilian employment, and the employee is obligated to report for work at the end of the 5-day period.


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