Know Your Rights

When an employee believes he or she is being required to work under conditions which are unsafe or unhealthy beyond normal hazards inherent in the

The Agency agrees to provide safe and healthful working conditions, taking into account the mission of the Agency and the inherent hazards of the job

For sick leave periods of not more than three consecutive workdays, the employee shall not be required to submit Form OPM-71, unless there is reasonable

Annual leave is a right of the employee and not a privilege. Consistent with the needs of the Agency, annual leave which is requested in

The Union will be given the opportunity to be represented at any formal discussion between one or more management representatives and one or more bargaining

Any inquiry into an employee’s off-duty conduct must be based on an activity which, if verified, would have a nexus to the employee’s official position.

An employee has the right to freely communicate with the appropriate member of the following offices concerning individual personnel matters: 1. the Servicing Human Resources

In any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any provisions of DHS or Agency Directives, Policies, Handbooks, etc., regardless of the date of