AR 690-610 — Hours Of Duty, Alternative Work Schedules, And Holidays
AR 690-610 governs Department of the Army civilian policies for hours of duty, alternative work schedules, and holidays.
- Publication number: AR 690-610
- Title: HOURS OF DUTY, ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULES, AND HOLIDAYS
- Date: 08/18/2021
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 690-610 covers workweeks, work schedules, tours of duty, rest and lunch periods, nightwork, daylight saving time, and alternative work schedules. It also sets requirements for documenting tours, administering standby time, handling AWS changes, and compensating holiday work.
Topics covered
- Workweeks
- Tours of duty
- Rest and lunch periods
- Nightwork
- Alternative work schedules
- Standby time
- Holiday compensation
Questions and answers
When does the DA Civilian administrative workweek begin and end?
The DA Civilian administrative workweek is identical to the calendar week, beginning at 0001 on Sunday and ending at 2400 the following Saturday. (paragraph 2-1)
How often must time be recorded in the timekeeping system?
All time will be charged, credited, and/or reported in the timekeeping system in increments no less than 6 minutes. (paragraph 2-1)
What documentation is required for an employee's tour of duty?
Once established, an employees tour of duty must be documented in writing (for example, a memorandum to the employee, by email, or written paper copy), and include the calendar days and hours of the day that the employee will typically be expected to work. (paragraph 2-1)
How long may a rest period last during continuous work?
Rest periods may not exceed 15 minutes during any 4hour period of continuous work, and should not be taken in increments smaller than 5 minutes. (paragraph 2-1)
What qualifies as standby time?
In order to qualify as standby time, the employee must be officially ordered to remain at or within the confines of a designated post of duty, and the employees state of readiness to perform work must include substantial activity limitations so that the employee cannot use the time effectively for their own purposes. (paragraph 2-1)