This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management on August 1, 2013 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
Q: What is OPM Form 1638?
A: OPM Form 1638 is a form used to request to donate annual leave under the Emergency Leave Transfer Program.
Q: What is the Emergency Leave Transfer Program?
A: The Emergency Leave Transfer Program allows federal employees to donate their unused annual leave to colleagues who are facing personal or family medical emergencies.
Q: How do I request to donate annual leave under the Emergency Leave Transfer Program?
A: You can request to donate annual leave by completing OPM Form 1638.
Q: Who can donate annual leave under the Emergency Leave Transfer Program?
A: Federal employees who have unused annual leave can donate it under the Emergency Leave Transfer Program.
Q: What is the purpose of donating annual leave under the Emergency Leave Transfer Program?
A: The purpose of donating annual leave is to help colleagues who are facing personal or family medical emergencies by providing them with additional leave.
Q: Are there any restrictions on donating annual leave under the Emergency Leave Transfer Program?
A: Yes, there may be restrictions on donating annual leave, such as a minimum or maximum amount that can be donated.
Q: Can I donate annual leave if I am not a federal employee?
A: No, only federal employees can donate annual leave under the Emergency Leave Transfer Program.
Q: Can I donate annual leave to a specific person?
A: No, you cannot donate annual leave to a specific person. The leave will be distributed by the agency according to its policies.
Q: Is donating annual leave under the Emergency Leave Transfer Program mandatory?
A: No, donating annual leave is voluntary and up to the individual federal employee.
Q: Can I receive donated annual leave under the Emergency Leave Transfer Program?
A: Yes, if you are facing a personal or family medical emergency, you may be eligible to receive donated annual leave under the program.
Form Details:
Download a fillable version of OPM Form 1638 by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.