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Exceptions to Annual Leave Carryover and Exchange

In response to the continued impact of COVID-19, an exception will be made for the 2022 leave year regarding the maximum annual leave carryover balance and maximum leave amount that be can be requested through the annual leave exchange program. PCES executives and career nonbargaining employees will be permitted to carry over an additional 80 hours into the 2022 leave year, increasing the carryover maximum to 640 hours.

An exception also will be made for the annual leave exchange program for 2022. PCES executives and career nonbargaining employees will be able to exchange an additional 40 hours of annual leave against their 2022 advanced leave accruals, to a maximum of 168 hours. In accordance with the program provisions, leave exchanged will be deducted from the employee’s leave balance available for use during the 2022 leave year.

The eligibility requirements to earn leave and the requirements to participate in the annual leave exchange program will not be modified for the 2022 leave year. If there are questions, contact Karla Kirby, acting director, Benefits and Wellness, at karla.a.kirby@usps.gov.