USAFEI36-803 — Flexible Work Schedule With Credit Hours And Compressed Work Schedule

USAFEI36-803 governs flexible work schedules with credit hours and compressed work schedules for eligible US civilian employees.

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  • Publication number: USAFEI36-803
  • Title: FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE WITH CREDIT HOURS AND COMPRESSED WORK SCHEDULE
  • Date: 2016-11-09

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It covers standard tours of duty, flexible and compressed schedules, credit hours, overtime, compensatory time, and holiday and leave treatment. It requires written requests, supervisor approvals, timekeeping, work schedule documentation, and accurate accounting of duty hours.

Topics covered

  • Flexible work schedules
  • Credit hours
  • Compressed work schedules
  • Standard tours of duty
  • Overtime and compensatory time
  • Holiday observance and pay
  • Annual and sick leave for CWS
  • Time and attendance requirements

Questions and answers

Are flexible and compressed work schedules mandatory under USAFEI36-803?

FWS and CWS participation is voluntary, not mandatory, on the part of employees. (paragraph 1)

What are the standard tour hours under USAFEI36-803?

The standard tour of duty in HQ units and comparable staff offices is 0730-1630, for five 8-hour days, Monday through Friday. (paragraph 2)

How many credit hours can an employee accumulate between pay periods?

Per the Office of Personnel Management Handbook on AWS, the accumulation of credit hours is limited to a maximum of 24 hours between pay periods. (paragraph 2)

Can credit hours be used to create overtime entitlement?

Credit hours may not be used by an employee to create or increase entitlement to overtime pay. (paragraph 2)

What must employees submit to request a compressed work schedule?

Employees who wish to request CWS should provide a written request to their supervisor citing the CWS plan for which they wish to participate (i.e., four-day workweek or 5/4-9), the requested days off and the day the employee desires to work 8 hours under 5/4-9. (paragraph 2)

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