Comment from Anonymous
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Summary: The commenter supports the proposed rule allowing federal employees to take administrative leave for physical fitness. They argue that this will improve work-life balance, mental well-being, and employee motivation while reducing burnout.
This proposed rule by the OPM has included administrative leave for physical fitness, which is a good way to decrease federal employee work burnout. "Agencies may grant limited amounts of administrative leave for physical fitness activities provided they do so consistent with the regulations. Agencies should ensure that they retain the discretion to grant or not grant administrative leave based on agency judgments of mission needs and that administrative leave not become an entitlement without regard to mission needs." By allowing this, employees can have a good work-life balance, enhanced physical and mental well-being, and increased motivation and concentration in their work. The OPM does not expect many resignations with this rule due to it being consistent and expected with fewer disputes.