Human Resources Administrative Practice Manual:
Time Away from Work
Selective Service/Physical Examinations
| Citation Reference | |
|---|---|
| Official Title | Policy on Selective Service & Military Physical Examinations |
| Abbreviated Title | Selective Service & Military Leave |
| Volume | Human Resources |
| Responsible Office | Human Resources |
| Originally issued | |
| Revised | January 2008 |
Policy Statement
The University System of Georgia allows paid leave for a regular employee who is required by Federal law to take a military examination for the time lost to take such an examination.
Reason for Policy
This policy ensures consistency among institutions of the University System as necessary for meeting applicable regulatory requirements while also affording the appropriate level of flexibility needed at the institutional level.
Entities Affected By This Policy
All units of the University System of Georgia are covered by this policy.
Who Should Read This Policy
All Human Resources personnel and employees within the University System of Georgia should be aware of this policy.
Contacts
| Contact | Phone | Email/URL |
|---|---|---|
| Office of Human Resources | 404-962-3235 | usg-hr@usg.edu |
| Institution Chief Human Resources Officers | See University System HR Officer Listing at http://www.usg.edu/hr/officers/ |
Website Address for This Policy
Related Documents/Resources
- http://www.dol.gov/vets/programs/userra/userra_fs.htm
- O.C.G.A. § 38-2-250
- O.C.G.A. § 38-2-279 [e].
Definitions
These definitions apply to these terms as they are used in this policy:
Board of Regents: The governing body of the University System of Georgia
Military Physical Examinations: Leave that allows the employees to obtain a required military physical examination without loss in pay.
Overview
Military Physical Examination: Any regular employee required by Federal law to take a military physical examination shall be paid for any time lost to take such an examination.
Process/Procedures
Employee must present appropriate official orders to Human Resources.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities each party has in connection with the Policy on Military Physical Examinations are:
During Military Physical Exams:
| Party | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Vice Chancellor for Human Resources, USG | Maintain leave policy, provide guidance to institution human resources officers on effective utilization of policy, monitor for compliance, update the system as necessary, and respond to campus requests for updates. |
| Institution Chief Human Resources Officers | Ensure appropriate utilization of the USG military physical exams on their respective campuses. |
Forms
None
Appendices
None
Personal Leave