Child bonding can be with any new child who joins a family by birth, adoption, or foster care. For purposes of adoption or foster care, the child has to be a minor, but doesnât have to be under one year of age. The leave needs to be taken during the first year of the child coming into the family.
Though not specifically for veterans, the Schedule A authority for people with disabilities, 5 CFR 213.3102(u), is an excepted authority that agencies can use to appoint eligible veterans who have a severe physical, psychological, or intellectual disability. To be eligible, you must: Show proof of your disability.
Schedule A is a hiring authority for Federal agencies to use to tap into a diverse and vibrant talent. pool without going through the often lengthy traditional hiring process. Schedule A allows. individuals to apply for a Federal appointment through a noncompetitive hiring process. This. means that if you meet the eligibility status of the appointment and the minimum qualifications for. a position, you may be hired for the position without competing with the general public.