| Year 2021 Updates |
| 01-11-21 |
Added HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section F, subsection d – Federal Employee Paid Leave Act (FEPLA), FEPLA Examples |
| Year 2020 Updates |
| 10-16-20 |
Added HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section D Administrative Leave and Excused Absence Subsection c - - Blood and Plasma Donations |
| 10-08-20 |
Added HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section F Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Subsection d - - Federal Employee Paid Leave Act (FEPLA) Under FMLA |
| 10-06-20 |
Updates to records sections of HRDG 4500 and 4537 |
| 02-06-20 |
Updated HRDG 4030, Category Rating |
| 01-14-20 |
Updated HRDG 4500, Recruitment and Retentions Incentives, Glossary |
| Year 2019 Updates |
| 12-05-19 |
Abolished HRDG 4368, Telework Program (issued 6/11). Replaced with DR 4080-811-002, Telework Program. |
| 11-19-19 |
Abolished HRDG 4330, Career Transition Assistance Plan (issued 11/98). Replaced with DR 4030-330-002, Special Selection Priority Programs |
| 11-15-19 |
Added HRDG 4335, Voluntary Change in Official Duty |
| 11-07-19 |
Updated HRDG 4550, Premium Pay, Section K – Computation of Overtime Pay |
| 10-23-19 |
HRDG 4250, Exit Surveys |
| 06-19-19 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section G - Compensatory Time |
| 05-21-19 |
Updated HRDG 4550, Premium Pay, Section K – Computation of Overtime Pay |
| 03-15-19 |
Added HRDG 4500 Recruitment and Retention Incentives, MRP Form 149, Superior Qualifications and Special Needs Appointment (SQA) Requesting Official’s Checklist |
| 01-29-19 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section D subsection b – Emergencies (Weather and Other) and HRDG 4610, Tours of Duty, Section D, subsection e |
| Year 2018 Updates |
| 12-11-18 |
Replaced HRDG Subchapter 4230, Volunteer Service Program |
| 09-13-18 |
Added HRDG 4511, Position Classification |
| 05-17-18 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Section D, Subsection b - - Emergencies (Weather and Other) |
| 04-17-18 |
Updated HRDG 4500, Recruitment and Retention Incentives, Sections E and F |
| 04-11-18 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section A - Responsibilities, Managers and Supervisors |
| 04-02-18 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Section D subsection f, Emergency Program Assignments (APHIS Only) |
| 01-08-18 |
Added HRDG 4080.2, Child Care Tuition Assistance Program |
| Year 2017 Updates |
| 12-17-17 |
Updated HRDG 4500, Section D, Superior Qualifications and Special Needs Pay Setting Authority |
| 11-13-17 |
Added HRDG 4630, Section D subsection a, Official Time for EEO/ER-Related Matters |
| 11-06-17 |
Added HRDG 4230, Appendix G, Volunteer Service Program Security Process – Frequently Asked Questions |
| 08-28-17 |
Added HRDG 4550, Section E subsection a, Am I entitled to CTOT When Departing from my Telework Site for TDY? |
| 06-29-17 |
Updated HRDG 4610, Section C - Scheduling Meal Periods |
| 06-22-17 |
Added HRDG 4230, Volunteer Service Program |
| 02-10-17 |
Updated HRDG 4752, Section C - General Guidance for Supervisors - Delegations of Authority for ER Actions |
| Year 2016 Updates |
| 10-26-16 |
Added HRDG 4630, Section C, subsection d, Wounded Warrior Sick Leave |
| 10-03-16 |
Added HRDG 4178, Compensation and Leave Claims |
| 09-28-16 |
Update to HRDG 4430, all Sections |
| 09-23-16 |
Update to HRDG 4610, Tours of Duty, Introduction, Section A - Responsibilities, Section K - Alternative Work Schedules: Compressed and Flexible and Section K subsection e - Maxiflex |
| 09-19-16 |
Update to HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section C, subsection b, When Sick Leave will not be Charged |
| 08-23-16 |
Update to HRDG 4550, Premium Pay, Section E, subsection a, When don’t I have to deduct a home-to-work commute? |
| 06-28-16 |
Update to HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section B subsection a, Part-time Employees and Section C subsection a, Sick Leave Accrual Rates |
| 04-25-16 |
Abolished: HRDG Subchapter 4335, Merit Promotion Plan (issued 6/00). Replaced with DR-4030-335-002 “Merit Promotion and Internal Placement” |
| Year 2015 Updates |
| 11-05-15 |
Update to HRDG 4537 - Student Loan Repayment Program, Introduction - Section B - How to Repay Student Loans - Procedures Chart |
| 07-24-15 |
Subchapter 4752 - Disciplinary or Alternative Actions, Section C - General Guidance for Supervisors, Delegations of Authority for ER Actions |
| 05-19-15 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section B- Annual Leave, Subsections a - Accruing Annual Leave, d - Annual Leave Ceilings, and e - Restoring Annual Leave and Added subsection b - Applying for an Charging Annual Leave - Use of Annual Leave for Temporary Employees |
| 05-18-15 |
MRP Directive 4630.1, Absence and Leave |
| 05-18-15 |
Added HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section D – Administrative Leave and Excused Absence, Subsection f - Miscellaneous, Attending an MRP Employee’s Funeral or Memorial Service |
| 05-06-15 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section F, Family and Medical Leave Act |
| 04-27-15 |
Updated HRDG 4550, Premium Pay, Section E |
| 01-23-15 |
Updated HRDG 4386, Telework, Section D Emergency Dismissal and Closure Procedures and Field Emergency Dismissal and Closure Procedures |
| 01-16-15 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section D subsection b, Emergency Dismissal and Closure Procedures and Field Emergency Dismissal and Closure Procedures |
| 01-07-15 |
Subchapter 4752 - Disciplinary or Alternative Actions, Section C - General Guidance for Supervisors, Delegations of Authority for ER Actions |
| Year 2014 Updates |
| 12-24-14 |
Added Guidance HRDG 4550, Premium Pay, Section J, Claiming a Home-to-Work Commute Chart |
| 05-09-14 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section D, subsection b - Emergencies (Weather and Other), Washington, D.C. Metro Area Emergency Dismissal and Closure Procedures |
| 03-20-14 |
Updated Subchapter 1010, Organizational Changes |
| 02-21-14 |
Subchapter 4752 - Disciplinary or Alternative Actions, Section C - General Guidance for Supervisors, Delegations of Authority for ER Actions |
| 01-14-14 |
Updated HRDG 4500, Recruitment and Retention Incentives, Section E, Recruitment and Relocation Incentives and Section F, Retention Incentives |
| Year 2013 Updates |
| 12-19-13 |
Updated HRDG 4368, Telework Program, Section D - Washington, D.C. Metro Area Emergency Dismissal and Closure Procedures |
| 12-09-13 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section D, Subsection b - Emergencies (Weather and Other), Washington, D.C. Metro Area Emergency Dismissal and Closure Procedures |
| 10-10-13 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section F, Glossary, and subsections b and c to reflect the updated definition of “spouse” under Family Member for Military Family Leave |
| 10-10-13 |
Updated HRGD 4630, Absence and Leave, Section F, subsection a, FMLA, Definition of Family Member |
| 09-26-13 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section D, subsection c, On-the-Job Injuries / Traumatic Injury |
| 08-10-13 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section J, Voluntary Leave Transfer Program |
| 04-01-13 |
Updated MRP Directive 4531.1 and HRDG 4531, Salary Rate Determinations |
| 03-14-13 |
Updated HRDG 4752. Disciplinary or Alternative Actions Section C - General Guidance for Supervisors, Delegations of Authority for Employee Relations Actions |
| 01-31-13 |
Updated, HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section D subsection b, Washington, D. C. Metro Area Emergency Dismissal and Closure Procedures |
| 01-30-13 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section I, Home Leave, Home Leave Determinations Chart |
| Year 2012 Updates |
| 10-16-12 |
Updated Directive 4500.1, Recruitment and Retention Incentives |
| 10-16-12 |
Updated HRDG 4500, Recruitment and Retention Incentives, Sections E and F |
| 10-12-12 |
Subchapter 4752 - Disciplinary or Alternative Actions, Section C - General Guidance for Supervisors, Delegations of Authority for ER Actions |
| 10-03-12 |
Updated HRDG Subchapter 4080, Transit Incentive Program (replaces 7/10 version) |
| 09-28-12 |
Updated HRDG 4610, Tours of Duty, Section D, Regularly Scheduled Overtime Work and Other Premium Pay |
| 09-28-12 |
Updated HRDG Subchapter 4771, Administrative Grievance System (replaces 12/06 version) |
| 09-27-12 |
Updated HRDG Subchapter 4368, Telework Program |
| 06-14-12 |
Updated HRDG 1010, Organizational Changes, Section A - Responsibilities and Section B - Organizational Changes Requiring Assistant Secretary of Administration (ASA) Approval |
| 06-13-12 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section D, subsection b, Emergencies (Weather and Other) |
| 05-30-12 |
Updated Subchapter 4250, Exit Interviews |
| 05-25-12 |
Updated HRDG 4752, Disciplinary or Alternative Actions, Delegations of Authority for ER Actions in AMS |
| 05-22-12 |
Updated HRDG 4368, Telework Program, Section D, Time & Attendance |
| 05-03-12 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave: Glossary; Section C, subsection b, Applying for and Charging Sick Leave; Section C, Subsection c, Advanced Sick Leave; Section F, subsection b, FMLA to Care for Injured Members of the Armed Forces (“military family leave”) |
| 04-30-12 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section D subsection d, Travel and Meetings |
| 04-30-12 |
Updated HRDG 4550, Premium Pay, Section C, Basic Overtime Policy |
| 02-27-12 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section D, Administrative Leave and Excused Absence |
| 02-27-12 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section I, Home Leave Earning Rates |
| 02-15-12 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section B, subsection g, Lump Sum Payments |
| 01-13-12 |
Updated Subchapter 4080, Transit Incentive Program |
| Year 2011 Updates |
| 11-30-11 |
Updated Subchapter 4368 Telework Program, Introduction |
| 11-02-11 |
Subchapter 4430, Performance Management |
| 06-07-11 |
HRDG 4368, Telework Program |
| 04-19-11 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section H, subsection e, Reservists Differential |
| 02-16-11 |
New HRDG Subchapter 1010, Organizational Changes |
| 02-14-11 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Glossary and Section F, subsections b and c |
| 01-27-11 |
New HRDG Subchapter 4030, Category Rating |
| 01-24-11 |
Updated, HRDG 4550, Section E, subsection a, Examples of Creditable Travel Time |
| Year 2010 Updates |
| 11-22-10 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section D, subsection b, Reporting Employees' Status When the Office is Closed for Less Than 1 Workday |
| 11-08-10 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section H, subsection e, Reservists Differential |
| 10-27-10 |
Updated HRDG 4550, Premium Pay, Section E, Compensatory Time, Subsection a, Compensatory Time Off for Travel (CTOT) |
| 09-27-10 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section E, subsection a, Situations Which Require Granting Up to 24 Hours LWOP |
| 08-31-10 |
New HRDG Subchapter 4250, Exit Survey (replaces 4/99 version) |
| 08-18-10 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section F, subsection a, Adverse Actions |
| 07-15-10 |
New H RDG Subchapter 4080 Transit Incentives (*replaces HRDG Subchapter 4060) |
| 06-10 |
Updated HRDG Subchapter 4630, Absence and Leave, Glossary Definition of Family Member |
| Year 2009 Updates |
| 12-09-09 |
Updated HRDG 4610, Tours of Duty:
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| 12-09-09 |
Updated HRDG 4550, Premium Pay, Sections F and L . |
| 11-25-09 |
Updated HRDG 4550, Premium Pay, Section E, subsection a, Compensatory Time Off for Travel |
| 11-10-09 |
Updated Delegations of Authority for ER Actions in IES |
| 09-15-09 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section J, subsection a, Leave Transfer Program |
| 05-08-09 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Table of Contents with the Latest DOL FMLA Forms |
| 04-02-09 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section J, subsection b, Emergency Leave Transfer Program |
| 01-22-09 |
Updated Delegations of Authority for APHIS IES and APHIS ITD |
| 01-08-09 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section D, Subsection f, Employee Assistance Program |
| 01-05-09 |
Updated HRDG 4550, Premium Pay, Section H, Foreign Exemption |
| Year 2008 Updates |
| 12-18-08 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section D, subsection f, Return to Civilian Employment for Activated Military Members |
| 11-26-08 |
Updated HRDG 4550, Premium Pay, Section B, What Is Overtime? |
| 10-28-08 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section C Subsection c, Repaying Advance Sick Leave |
| 10-28-08 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section B subsection c, Repaying Advance Annual Leave |
| 09-03-08 |
Updated HRDG 4550, Premium Pay, Section E, subsection a, “Employee/Supervisory Responsibilities” |
| 08-06-08 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section D, Subsection f, Return to Civilian Employment for Activated Military Members |
| 04-30-08 |
Updated HRDG 4550, Premium Pay, Section E, subsection a, Can I earn CTOT? |
| 04-21-08 |
Updated HRDG 4550, Premium Pay, Section C, How Does MY First-40-Hour Indefinite Tour Affect Overtime (OT)? |
| 04-21-08 |
Updated HRDG 4610, Tours of Duty Section I subsection a, First-40 Hour Tours of Duty, and Section D, Premium Pay For First-40 Hour Employees |
| 04-16-08 |
New Guidance, HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section B, Subsection d - - Ceiling for Senior Executive Service (SES), Senior Level (SL), and Scientific and Professional (ST) Employees |
| 03-26-08 |
Updated HRDG 4610, Tours of Duty, Section J, Mixed Tours |
| 03-24-08 |
Updated HRDG, Subchapter 4752, Disciplinary or Alternative Actions, Updated Delegations of Authority for Employee Relations Actions in IES |
| 03-24-08 |
New Guidance, HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section J, Subsection c - -Voluntary Leave Transfer Program for Wounded Veterans |
| 03-24-08 |
New Guidance, HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section F, Subsection b - - FMLA to Care for Injured Members of the Armed Forces (“military family leave”) |
| Year 2007 Updates |
| 12-12-07 |
New, HRDG Subchapter 4501, Electronic Statement of Earnings and Leave |
| 10-07-07 |
Updated HRDG 4700B, Section C, Other Assistance Available, Employee Assistance Program |
| 06-27-07 |
Updated HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section J, subsection a, Termination of Medical Emergency |
| 05-17-07 |
Updated, HRDG 4060, Transit Incentive Program, Section A, Transit Coordinator Responsibilities |
| 05-17-07 |
Updated, HRDG 4550, Premium Pay, Section E, subsection a, Compensatory Time Off for Travel |
| 05-14-07 |
New Guidance HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Sections G and Section H subsections a and b |
| 05-14-07 |
New Guidance HRDG 4550, Premium Pay, Sections E and F |
| 02-14-07 |
Updated, HRDG 4500, Recruitment and Retention Incentives, Section E, Recruitment and Relocation Incentives |
| 01-17-07 |
Updated, HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section D, subsection c, On-the-Job Injuries/Traumatic Injury |
| 01-17-07 |
New Guidance, HRDG 4550, Section G |
| 01-16-07 |
New Guidance, HRDG 4368, Telework, Section B |
| 01-08-07 |
Updated, HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section B, subsection g, Lump Sum Payments |
| 01-08-07 |
Updated, HRDG 4610, Tours of Duty, Section J, Mixed Tours |
| Year 2006 Updates |
| 12-11-06 |
Updated, HRDG 4368, Telework Program, Section A |
| 12-08-06 |
New HRDG Subchapter 4771, Administrative Grievance System |
| 12-01-06 |
Updated, HRDG 4060, Transit Incentive Program |
| 11-01-06 |
MRP Directive 4500.1 and HRDG 4500 renamed Recruitment and Retention Incentives |
| 11-01-06 |
New Guidance, HRDG 4500, Recruitment and Retention Incentives, Section M |
| 10-30-06 |
Updated, HRDG 4250 Exit Interviews |
| 09-18-06 |
New Guidance, HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section C |
| 09-18-06 |
New Guidance, HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section B |
| 04-17-06 |
Updated, HRDG 4610, Tours of Duty, Section K, subsection e, Maxiflex |
| 04-03-06 |
Updated, HRDG 4550, Premium Pay, Section E, subsection a, Compensatory Time Off for Travel (CTOT) |
| 03-02-06 |
Updated, HRDG 4500, Pay Flexibilities, Section D, Superior Qualifications and Special Needs Pay Setting Authority |
| 02-28-06 |
Updated, HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section J, Subsection a |
| 02-01-06 |
HRDG 4752 Disciplinary or Alternative Actions, Section C: Delegations of Authority for ER Actions |
| 01-23-06 |
Updated, HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section D, Subsection a |
| 01-23-06 |
Updated, HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section J, Subsection b. Note: All January 2006 "Updates" to this subsection are due to Departmental Notice 4070-001, Emergency Leave Transfer Program - Hurricane Katrina, dated December 13, 2005. |
| Year 2005 Updates |
| 12/19/05 |
Revision, HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section D, Subsection b |
| 11/15/05 |
Revision, HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section D, subsection c |
| 09/13/05 |
Revision, HRDG 4500, Pay Flexibilities, Section F |
| 08/29/05 |
Guidance, HRDG 4550, Premium Pay, Section C, On-Call Duty |
| 08/29/05 |
Revision, HRDG 4550, Absence and Leave, Section H and Section I |
| 08/23/05 |
HRDG 4630, Absence and Leave, Section J, Subsection a - Voluntary Leave Transfer Program, Accruing Leave While in the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program |
| 08/17/05 |
New Chart Illustrating Premium Pay/CTOT Eligibility for Time Spent Traveling
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| 04/20/05 |
New Guidance, HRDG Subchapter 4630, Absence and Leave, Section B, Subsection a, SES/SL/ST Annual Leave Accrual Rate |
| 03/30/05 |
New Guidance, HRDG Subchapter 4550, Premium Pay, Section E, Subsection a - Compensatory Time Off for Travel (CTOT) |
| 03/30/05 |
Updated Guidance, HRDG Subchapter 4630, Absence and Leave, Section I, Home Leave Determinations Chart |
| 02/14/05 |
Revision to HRDG 4550, Section F |
| Year 2004 Updates |
| 08/20/04 |
Abolished:
- HRDG Subchapter 4296, Processing Personnel Actions (issued 3/90)
- HRDG Supplement 4300A, Selected Staffing Options (3/90)
- HRDG Supplement 4300B, Manager's Roadmap to Organizational Change 10/93)
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| 07/21/04 |
New Guidance, HRDG Subchapter 4610, Absence and Leave, Section K, Subsection e, Military Leave |
| 07/21/04 |
New Guidance, HRDG Subchapter 4630, Absence and Leave, Section H, Subsection b, "Entitlement for Full-Time Employees." |
| 06/22/04 |
HRDG Subchapter 4630, Section C, Conditions for Granting Sick Leave |
| 02/04/04 |
New Guidance: HRDG Subchapter 4537, Section A, "Appointments Covered/Not Covered" |
| Year 2003 Updates |
| 12/08/03 |
New Guidance: HRDG Subchapter 4537, Section A, "Limits on Loan Payments." |
| 12/08/03 |
New Guidance: HRDG Subchapter 4630, Section D, Subsection b, "Who are Emergency Employees?" |
| 10/03 |
Update to form for HRDG Subchapter 4368, Telework Program |
| 09/08/03 |
MRP 4339.1 Medical Qualification Determinations for Appointment to Covered Positions within Marketing and Regulatory Programs |
| 05/29/03 |
Issuance Change: MRP Directive 4351.1, "Reduction in Force" |
| 05/29/03 |
Revised wording: HRDG Subchapter 4630, Section D, Excused Absence, "Emergency Program Assignments" |
| 03/31/03 |
Addition to HRDG Subchapter 4630, Section D, Excused Absence, "Emergency Program Assignments" |
| 03/07/03 |
MRP Directive 4537.1, and HRDG Subchapter 4537, Repayment of Student Loans |
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