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CCAs DON'T ACCRUE SICK LEAVE. CALL OUTS WILL SHOW UP AS LWOP OR NS DAY
513.36 Sick Leave Documentation Requirements
513.361 Three Days or Less
For periods of absence of 3 days or less, supervisors may accept the employee’s statement explaining the absence. Medical documentation or other acceptable evidence of incapacity for work or need to care for a family member is required only when the employee is on restricted sick leave (see 513.39) or when the supervisor deems documentation desirable for the protection of the interests of the Postal Service. Substantiation of the family relationship must be provided if requested.
513.362 Over Three Days
For absences in excess of 3 days, employees are required to submit medical documentation or other acceptable evidence of incapacity for work or of need to care for a family member and, if requested, substantiation of the family relationship.
