Non-pay status in excess of the authorized amount extends the qualifying period. For Foreign Service Entitlement to within-class increases remains unchanged by time in a furlough status. An employee shall not be placed on paid leave in lieu of furlough. For annual and sick leave, an aggregate of no more than six months non-pay status in a year is creditable service in computing annual leave accrual rates. Any premiums missed because of the furlough are paid by the government.
Coverage continues at no cost to the employee while in a non-pay status.
When in a non-pay status for a portion of a pay period, contributions are adjusted in proportion to their basic pay. The Agency shall not separate a competing employee while an employee with lower retention standing at the same competitive level is on furlough. An employee who has been furloughed for more than 30 days may appeal to the Merit Systems Protection Board. E453.5.6 Employee Rights Management's consideration for alternate employee furlough days is dependent upon the nature of the furlough and its effect on Agency operations, cost effectiveness, management effectiveness, and safety concerns. Every effort will be made to respond to requests for reconsideration within ten workdays.