MCO 12630.2 — Hours Of Duty, Absence, And Leave

MCO 12630.2 governs hours of duty, absence, and leave policies for civilian employees of HQMC and serviced activities.

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  • Publication number: MCO 12630.2
  • Title: HOURS OF DUTY, ABSENCE, AND LEAVE
  • Date: 24 Sep 1992
  • Proponent: 12000 Civilian Personnel
  • Status: New

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It addresses standard and alternate tours, workweeks, pay differentials, breaks, flexitime, compressed schedules, and overtime. It also sets approval, scheduling, charging, carry-over, and forfeiture rules for annual and sick leave.

Topics covered

  • Civilian employee hours of duty
  • Absence approval
  • Annual leave
  • Sick leave
  • Night pay differential
  • Sunday pay differential
  • Compressed work schedules

Questions and answers

How many hours must civilian employees work each day and week?

All civilian employees not on a compressed work schedule will work 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, exclusive of lunch periods. (paragraph 2)

How must civilian employee absences be approved?

Absence from duty on the part of civilian employees must be approved by the appropriate supervisory authority. (paragraph 2)

What happens when a civilian employee is absent without authorization?

Any unauthorized absence will be recorded as absence without leave (AWOL). (paragraph 2)

When must an employee contact a supervisor about illness or an emergency absence?

Contact the immediate supervisor, acting supervisor, or other designated individual in the supervisory chain to request leave within 2 hours of the beginning of their workday when illness or an emergency renders absence unavoidable. (paragraph 3)

What are the standard hours for civilian employees of HQMC?

The standard tour of duty for civilian employees of HQMC is 0800 to 1630, which includes 30 minutes for lunch. (paragraph 4)

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