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Do federal regulations require the use of annual leave for time away for graduate school studies?
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Do federal regulations require the use of annual leave for time away for graduate school studies?
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I am a GS-15 Step 10. My Personnel Department reportedly has received direction from OPM that I cannot receive comp time because my salary restricts me from receiving overtime pay. I thought the agency could restrict the conversion of comp time to overtime pay but they do not accept that. Can you clarify for me?