1268.1 An absence from duty that was not authorized or approved, or for which a leave request has been denied, shall be charged on the leave record as “absence without leave (AWOL).”

1268.2 [RESERVED].

1268.3 [RESERVED].

1268.4 If it is later determined that the absence was excusable, or that the employee was ill, the charge to AWOL may be changed to a charge against annual leave, compensatory time, sick leave, or leave without pay, as appropriate.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 004210 (April 29, 2022).