§ 12620. Status of Corps members and Corps personnel under Federal law
(a)
In general
Except as otherwise provided in this section, members of the National Civilian Community Corps shall not, by reason of their status as such members, be considered Federal employees or be subject to the provisions of law relating to Federal employment.
(b)
Work-related injuries
(2)
Special rule
In the application of the provisions of subchapter
I of chapter
81 of title
5 to a person referred to in paragraph (1), the person shall not be considered to be in the performance of duty while absent from the person’s assigned post of duty unless the absence is authorized in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Director.