In observance of Memorial Day, Secretary Vilsack has authorized 4 hours of early release for employees. The early release time can be used by employyes up to July 1, with supervisor approval.

What you need to know

• You must obtain supervisor approval to use this administrative leave.
• You don’t need to use all 4 hours on the same day, but you must use it all by July 1, 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 4 hours of administrative leave.

What you need to do

• Work with your supervisor to find a time to use the 4 hours of administrative leave by July 1, 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.