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USPS PS 3971 2008 free printable template

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Installation (For PM leave, show city, state, and ZIP code) Date Submitted N/S Day Time of Call or Request Scheduled Reporting Time Type of Absence Annual Holiday/AL LV Each Documentation (For official
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How to fill out USPS PS 3971

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How to fill out post office leave slip:

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Write your name and employee ID in the designated fields on the form.
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Indicate the date and time you will be on leave, including the starting and ending times.
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Specify the reason for your leave, whether it is personal, medical, or any other valid reason.
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If necessary, provide additional information or documentation to support your leave request.
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Obtain the approval and signature of your supervisor or department head on the form.
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Submit the completed leave slip to the appropriate administrative personnel or department.

Who needs post office leave slip:

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Employees who are planning to take time off from work.
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Individuals who have to formally request a leave of absence.
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Those who need to document their time away for record-keeping purposes or to ensure accurate payroll processing.

Who needs Form 3971?

Form 3971 refers to Request for or Notification of Absence developed and released by the U.S. Postal Service. The form is designed for employees, employers or supervisors. Form 3971 is first given to the employee to fill out and then submitted to the supervisor for approval.

What is Form 3971 for?

With Form 3971 employees can ask for leave requests. The revised form now allows the employees to support their requests with background information that may be covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act. According to this act certain employees are eligible for 12 workweeks of leave without risk of losing their job. With these changes, the approval if now comes from the Human Resources Shared Services Center.  

Is Form 3971 accompanied by other forms?

Form 3971 isn’t accompanied by other documents. No medical records must be attached to the form either.

When is Form 3971 due?

An employer may ask for the absence when it is needed. There is no specific deadline for filling out the form.

How do I fill out form 3971?

Form 3971 is a brief one-page document. After the revision the form contains more fields for requests protected by FMLA. There is an extended remarks section on the front of the form with detailed instructions concerning FMLA covered requests. Generally an employee must provide their name, contact information, ID and indicate the exact time of the request. There is a separate section to be completed by the supervisor. In case of request disapproval, a supervisor checks the Disapproved box and provides detailed reasoning for such decision. If the absence request is urgent, an employee may alert the Postal Service to process and evaluate requester faster.

Where do I send Form 3971?

When properly completed, Form 3971 is sent to the supervisor via USPS.

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What is form ps 3971?

PS Form 3971 - Request for or Notification of Absence. Page 1. Employee's Signature and Date Signature of Person Recording Absence and Date Signature of Supervisor and Date Notified I understand that the annual leave authorized in excess of the amount available to me during the leave year will be charged to LWOP.

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USPS PS 3971 is a form used by employees of the United States Postal Service to request approval for leave or time off.
All USPS employees who wish to request annual leave, sick leave, or other types of leave are required to file USPS PS 3971.
To fill out USPS PS 3971, employees must provide their personal information, the type of leave requested, the dates for the leave, and any relevant details about the reason for the leave.
The purpose of USPS PS 3971 is to formally document an employee's request for leave and to ensure that the request is reviewed and approved by management.
The information that must be reported on USPS PS 3971 includes the employee's name, employee ID, type of leave requested, dates of leave, and a brief explanation of the reason for the leave.
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