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Q:
In October 2010, I submitted an application for medical/disability retirement. On March 11, 2011, my supervisor told me that I had to leave the agency within two hours because I had applied for disability retirement and that I cannot work. I was placed on LWOP on March 7, 2011, and have been until a final decision is made. This has all been done without any notification.
Can I be placed on LWOP while waiting for a determination without any notification?
A:
You may use your sick or annual leave and cannot be forced to take LWOP unless you have no sick or annual leave. If you are able to work, your supervisor may not force you to take LWOP. Being able to work may, however, be inconsistent with your disability retirement application.
Bill Bransford is managing partner of Shaw Bransford & Roth PC.
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