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HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES

Excusing Federal Employees on Monday, December 24, 2012

The President has issued an Executive order excusing executive branch non-Postal Service employees from duty on Monday, December 24, 2012, except those who, in the judgment of the head of the agency, cannot be excused for reasons of national security, defense, or other essential public need.  (See Attachment 1.)  For pay and leave purposes, December 24, 2012, will be treated as falling within the scope of statutes and Executive orders governing holidays for Federal employees.

Recent Pay Legislative Changes

This is to inform you of several legislative changes affecting Federal employee pay and certain benefits.  Several changes resulting from the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 112-239, January 2, 2013) (“the Act”) are summarized below.  All of the sections identified are effective on the date of enactment of the Act (January 2, 2013), unless otherwise stated.  

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