HRM: Eight hours leave to recognize public service
April 7, 2023

In recognition of your achievements and commitment to public service, Secretary Vilsack has authorized employees to use 8 hours of administrative leave between now and Saturday, May 13, 2023.
What You Need to Know
- You must obtain supervisor approval to use this administrative leave.
- You don’t need to use all 8 hours on the same day, but you must use it all by May 13, 2023.
- You can combine it with other leave.
- You may only use this leave during your normal scheduled tour of duty.
- Employees in a continuous period of non-pay status may not be placed in a pay status solely to receive the 8 hours of administrative leave.
What You Need to Do
- Work with your supervisor to find a time to use the 8 hours of administrative leave by May 13, 2023.
- Code your timesheet using Other Leave, “Transaction Code (TC) 66” when using the administrative leave, and please note it in the remarks section of Paycheck8.
Help is available:
Open an HR Help case:
- Call: 1-877-372-7248, Press 2.
- Email: hrm_contact_center@usda.gov.
- Self-Service: ConnectHR, then select HR Help. For detailed instructions, visit the HR Help How-to Add a Case Guide.