# 5 CFR § 610.302: Policy statement

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-610.302

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 610.302
- **Heading:** Policy statement
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 5—Administrative Personnel > CHAPTER I—OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER B—CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS > PART 610—HOURS OF DUTY > Subpart C—Administrative Dismissals of Daily, Hourly, and Piecework Employees

## Text

The authority in this subpart may be used only to the extent warranted by good administration for short periods of time not generally exceeding 3 consecutive work days in a single period of excused absence. This authority may not be used in situations of extensive duration or for periods of interrupted or suspended operations such as ordinarily would be covered by the scheduling of leave, furlough, or the assignment of other work. Insofar as practicable, each administrative order issued under this subpart shall provide benefits for regular employees paid at daily, hourly, or piecework rates similar to those provided for employees paid at annual rates.

## Nearby sections

- [5 CFR § 610.101 § 610.101 Coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-610.101.md)
- [5 CFR § 610.102 § 610.102 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-610.102.md)
- [5 CFR § 610.201 § 610.201 Identification of holidays.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-610.201.md)
- [5 CFR § 610.202 § 610.202 Determining the holiday.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-610.202.md)
- [5 CFR § 610.301 § 610.301 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-610.301.md)
- [5 CFR § 610.302 § 610.302 Policy statement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-610.302.md)
- [5 CFR § 610.303 § 610.303 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-610.303.md)
- [5 CFR § 610.304 § 610.304 Coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-610.304.md)
- [5 CFR § 610.305 § 610.305 Standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-610.305.md)
- [5 CFR § 610.306 § 610.306 Supplemental regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-610.306.md)
- [5 CFR § 610.401 § 610.401 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-610.401.md)
- [5 CFR § 610.402 § 610.402 Coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-610.402.md)
- [5 CFR § 610.403 § 610.403 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-610.403.md)
- [5 CFR § 610.404 § 610.404 Requirement for time-accounting method.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-610.404.md)

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