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Recruitment, Relocation and Retention Incentives

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No. Retention incentives are not considered part of an employee’s rate of basic pay for any purpose, including severance pay, and are not included in lump-sum annual leave payments. (See 5 CFR 575.309(h) and 5 CFR 550.1205(b).)

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Recruitment, Relocation and Retention Incentives

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Is a retention incentive considered part of an employee’s rate of basic pay for severance pay, retirement, or other purposes? Is a retention incentive included in a lump-sum payment for annual leave?