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Full-time employees
ELM 513 states full-time employees accrue 4 hours for each full biweekly pay period, equivalent to 104 hours in a 26-period leave year.
Part-time employees
The ELM states part-time employees earn 1 hour for each unit of 20 hours in pay status, up to 104 hours in a 26-period leave year.
Unused sick leave accumulates
USPS states earned and unused sick leave accumulates without limitation, subject to applicable employment and retirement rules.
Use the calculator as an estimate
Our tool applies the standard accrual chart and does not determine eligibility for a specific absence or account for every employee-category exception.
Frequently asked questions
How much sick leave does a full-time employee earn per pay period?
The standard ELM rate is 4 hours per full biweekly pay period.
Does unused sick leave expire annually?
ELM 513 says earned and unused sick leave accumulates without limitation.
Official sources
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