302-2.110—Are there time factors that we must consider for allowing an employee to complete all aspects of relocation?

Yes, you should encourage employees to begin travel as soon as possible after authorization of travel is approved and inform employees that they must complete all aspects of relocation within a 2-year period from his/her effective date of transfer or appointment, unless the employee's 2-year period is extended to include:
(a) Time spent on military furlough;
(b) Delays caused by overseas shipping or other restrictions; or
(c) An extension for completion of residence transaction (see § 302-11.22 of this chapter ).

Code of Federal Regulations

Effective Date Note: By FTR Amdt. 2011-01, 76 FR 18337, Apr. 1, 2011, § 302-2.110 was amended by removing “2-year” both times it appears in the introductory text and adding “1-year” in its place, effective Aug. 1, 2011.