It is provided for distribution and is applicable to all REE employees. Holiday Leave Q1. According to the Comptroller General, employees in a pay status on the workday immediately before or after a holiday are entitled to holiday leave. This is true even if employees are in a pay status for as little as 15 minutes on the workday immediately before or after the holiday. Employees may receive a maximum of 8 hours holiday leave for any one holiday.
Supervisors have the authority to approve work schedule changes.
However, if the only reason for the change is to obtain holiday leave during a particular pay period, supervisors are advised to not approve the requested schedule. This must be reviewed on a case by case basis, every circumstance can be different. For specific cases, please contact your assigned Pay and Leave Personnel Management Specialist for specific guidance and advice. I am a nonexempt employee attending a meeting during a holiday how am I compensated. Yes, if they are excused from working on the holiday.