The issue in this grievance is whether management properly assigned grievant to light-duty outside of his regular assignment. The facts in this case indicate that grievant elected to take sick leave, rather than work the assigned light duty. The Union contends that management is in violation of Article 13 of the National Agreement by assigning this particular light duty to grievant and should, therefore, reimburse the grievant for sick leave taken. It is our position that no national interpretive issue involving the terms and conditions of the National Agreement is fairly presented in this case. Inasmuch as the union declined mutual agreement in this regard, however, the following represents the decision of the Postal Service on the particular fact circumstances involved.
Our position is that the Postal Service is not in violation of the National Agreement. Proper procedures for light-duty assignment were followed in accordance with Article 13, Section 4. Therefore, the employee cannot be reimbursed for sick leave taken.
Document Type: USPS Position Letter
APWU National Grievance Number: H1C4CC36360
Craft: Clerk