§ 302-2.111 Are there time factors that we must consider for allowing an employee to complete all aspects of relocation?

Yes, you should encourage employees to begin travel as soon as possible after authorization of travel is approved and inform employees that they must complete all aspects of relocation within a 1-year period from the employee's effective date of transfer or appointment, unless the employee's 1-year period is extended to include:

(a) Time spent on military furlough;

(b) Delays caused by overseas shipping or other restrictions; or

(c) An extension for completion of residence transaction (see § 302-11.22 of this chapter).

[FTR Amdt. 98, 66 FR 58196, Nov. 20, 2001, as amended by FTR Amdt. 2011-01, 76 FR 18337, Apr. 1, 2011; FTR Case 2022-05, 89 FR 12254, Feb. 16, 2024. Redesignated by FTR Case 2023-1, 89 FR 89503, Dec. 13, 2024]