OPM form 71 (Request for leave or approved absence)

OPM Form 71 is the official U.S. government form used by federal employees to request leave or an approved absence from duty. It covers annual leave, sick leave, family and medical leave, compensatory time, and leave without pay, along with space for dates, hours and supervisor certification. Using the standard form keeps leave requests consistent and easy for supervisors and personnel offices to process.

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