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 GS-11 on a flex schedule. My schedule varies but I am supposed to work 80 hours per paid period. I have been told that if I do not perform 80 hours of work, I should use credit hours or leave to complete the 80 hours. Sometimes the way my schedule works out, I’m left with less than 80 hours. Is this legal? A: If you are a…