Q. I have worked for the USPS for a little more than 25 years and am under FERS. I have accumulated 2903 hours of LWOP over this period (having two babies and caring for elderly parents). I never used more than six months in any one year. Will I have to make this time up on the end (approximately 1½ years)? Will it affect my retirement computation date?
A. Up to six months of LWOP in a calendar year is considered creditable service. As a result, your retirement computation date won’t be affected.
