Did you know...The DOE Handbook on Leave and Absence, Revised June 2001, contains the following
provision on Page 16 regarding the Physical Fitness and Wellness Activities.
Coverage: Physical fitness programs during normal duty hours.
Leave Usage: No leave is charged when participation in a physical fitness program occurs during,
or in lieu of, a meal (lunch) period. If the amount of time needed to exercise and eat exceeds the
meal period, then, whenever possible, an employee should be allowed to adjust/expand his/her work
schedule to accommodate the program, as it is in the Department's best interest for employees to
maintain good physical and mental fitness; otherwise, annual leave or LWOP may be requested.
Recognizing that all employees cannot participate at the same time during their meal (lunch)
periods, staggered fitness schedules throughout the day are beneficial. When management promotes
a particular program, normally for a short period of time, such as an hour once a week for a few weeks
for a smoking cessation class, an introductory fitness program, or a charity run, then excused absence
(administrative leave) may be authorized.
Up to 4 hours of excused absence (administrative leave) each leave year may be authorized an
employee in order to participate in preventive health screenings.
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