As we approach the end of December 2023, many employees are taking leave during the holidays. Below are some reminders for all employees:

• For Pay Period 25: No later than Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, employees need to submit and supervisors need to approve timesheets.

• For Pay Period 26: No later than Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, employees need to submit and supervisors need to approve timesheets.

• To code federal holidays in Paycheck 8: Use Transaction Code 66 and Descriptor Code 21. 

• If a holiday falls on your regularly scheduled day off: Please review the HRM Leave website for federal holiday to verify information about “in lieu of” holiday.

• Employees in the 6 Hours Leave Category: Will accrue 10 hours of annual leave in Pay Period 26. This occurs every year to ensure employees in the 6-hour leave category receive the correct leave amount as authorized by law.

• Use or Lose Accrued Annual Leave: Employees are encouraged to participate in the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP). No later than Dec. 20, 2023, please submit VLTP donations.

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.