Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience.
Q:
I am a federal employee. I believe my employer may take a personnel action against me in the next couple of week that could cost me my job.
If I am fired, will I still receive a lump sum payment of my annual leave or will that be forfeited to the government?
A:
Under Title 5, Section 5551 of the U.S. Code, you are entitled to receive a lump sum payment for accumulated, unused annual leave upon separation from federal service.
Bill Bransford is managing partner of Shaw Bransford & Roth PC.
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