Prohibition against payment for unused compensatory time off

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As provided by 5 U.S.C. 5550b(b), an individual may not receive payment under any circumstances for any unused compensatory time off he or she earned under this subpart. This prohibition against payment applies to surviving beneficiaries in the event of the individual's death.

eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026

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