ASSUMPTIONS
HUMAN RESOURCES STRATEGY
MANAGEMENT TOOLS
TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
SEPARATION INCENTIVES
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
TRAINING, EDUCATION, & DEVELOPMENT
MILITARY PERSONNEL HR STRATEGY
PROTECTING PERSONNEL & EQUIPMENT
TAKING CARE OF OUR PEOPLE
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
Restoration of Forfeited Annual Leave
Normally, the maximum amount of accrued annual leave that may be carried forward from one leave year to another is 240 hours for employees assigned within CON US. However, employees are authorized to carry over leave in excess of the maximum authorized amount as long as the employee continues in an employment category authorized to earn and accrue leave. BRAC-affected employees are excepted from the use or lose process requirements (i.e. scheduling and using excess leave prior to the end of the leave year.) MPS/DFAS has identified all BRAC-affected employees in their accounting/payroll system by geographic area. For purposes of using BRAC leave, the code in ATAAPS is "LO".
Starting In 2007, eligible employees have their excess leave reflected in a separate leave account on their Leave and Earning Statement (LES).
When an employee transfers from an installation or activity closed or realigned under BRAC to a non-BRAC installation, a lump-sum payment for unused annual leave that was restored under 5 U.S.C. 6304(d) (3) will be made if (1) the employee transfers to a position in any other department or agency of the Federal Government or (2) is reassigned to a position within DoD not located at an installation undergoing closure or realignment.
Upon completion of the BRAC realignment, employees will receive a lump sum payment for any excess leave accrued in the restored BRAC leave account. At this time, their eligibility for the BRAC restored leave will cease. There are, however, several situations where a DISA employee may forfeit regular annual leave in excess of the 240 cap and/or receive a lump sum payment for leave restored under BRAC regulations. If you have questions on BRAC Restored leave, please contact the BRAC Relocation Office.
Examples of Leave Restoration, Loss & Payout Under BRAC Regulations
Job Swap
Where it is practical to do so, DISA will explore "reassignment" opportunities between agencies to accommodate employee requests while still meeting mission requirements. DISA will also establish and publicize an application process for non-BRAC impacted DISA employees who are interested in being considered for DISA vacancies at Ft. Meade.
Transition Assistance
DISA has partnered with the state of Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation to establish "One Stop Shops" (OSS) at three of the DISA NCR locations--HQS, CPK, and Sky 7. This service is another superb example of DISA taking care of its own and investing in its most valuable resources. The OSS will assist employees, spouses, and dependents affected by BRAC with their transition to the Ft. Meade area. Employees will be able to access a host of information relative to employment, housing, education, and transportation. A staffed office area has also been established to assist employees with one-on-one support.