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a. Details
A detail is defined as the assignment or loan of an employee
to an international organization without a change of position
from the agency by which he is employed. 5 U.S.C. sec.
3343(a)(2). The status of an employee detailed to an
international organization remains that of an employee of his
agency for all purposes. A detailed employee is deemed an
employee of the agency from which detailed for the purpose of
preserving his allowances, privileges, rights, seniority, and
other benefits, and he is entitled to pay, allowances, and
benefits from funds available to that agency. 5 U.S.C. sec.
3343(c) and (d). A detailed employee continues to earn leave
under his agency's system. The head of an agency may detail an
employee from his agency to an international organization that
requests services. 5 U.S.C. sec. 3343(b). Details may be made
with or without reimbursement by the international organization
to the United States. 5 U.S.C. sec. 3343(d).
b. Transfers
A transfer is defined as a change of position by an employee
from an agency to an international organization. 5 U.S.C. sec.
3581(4).
An employee who transfers to an international organization
is entitled to retain coverage, rights, and benefits under any
system established by law for the retirement of employees of the
United States; to continue to participate in the Federal
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