The issue in this case is whether the grievant is entitled to Administrative Leave for time spent as a witness in a Merit Systems Protection Board hearing. It is the position of the USPS that the grievant is not entitled to receive the requested leave. Section 519 of the Employee and Labor Relations Manual (ELM) provides the circumstances under which Administrative Leave is granted. The circumstances in this case do not comply with any of the permissible reasons for granting this leave. In addition, the grievant is the local APWU President, and he is on extended Leave Without Pay for Union Business. LWOP is a non pay-non duty status. The grievant's entitlement to pay for time as a witness is contingent upon his otherwise being in a pay status. Under these circumstances, it is our position that the grievant is not entitled to such payment. Based upon the foregoing considerations, this grievance is denied.
Document Type: USPS Position Letter
APWU National Grievance Number: H1C3AC12570
Craft: Clerk