Donate Use-or-Lose By Jan. 11

In 2023, NIH employees lost an estimated $5.8 million in annual leave. Don’t lose yours! The Leave Bank offers you the opportunity to put that leave to use by donating your use-or-lose annual leave to the bank by Jan. 11, 2025, via ITAS. When you donate to the Leave Bank, you help a co-worker in need, like this recipient:

“The Leave Bank made an invaluable contribution to my recovery. Instead of fretting over my job and how to cover expenses, I could focus on my recovery. I am happy to report that I am back at work and doing much better. I will continue to contribute to the Leave Bank every year to show my appreciation for how it positively impacted my life.”

To donate, log in to ITAS at https://itas.nih.gov. On the tool bar, select “Donate to Leave Bank.” Enter the type of leave (annual or restored annual), then the number of hours you wish to donate, and select “OK.”

More information on the program can be found at https://hr.nih.gov/leavebank. For questions, call (301) 443-8393 or email LeaveBank@od.nih.gov.