39-3-2 - Government employees in United States armed forces or National Guard -- Pay allowance for time spent on duty -- Deduction of vacation time prohibited.

39-3-2. Government employees in United States armed forces or National Guard --Pay allowance for time spent on duty -- Deduction of vacation time prohibited.
(1) All state employees who are members of the organized reserve of the United Statesarmed forces, including the National Guard of this state, shall be allowed full pay for all time notin excess of 15 days per year spent on duty at annual encampment or rifle competition or otherduties in connection with the reserve training and instruction requirements of the armed forces ofthe United States, including the National Guard of this state. This leave shall be in addition toany annual vacation leave with pay to which an employee may be entitled.
(2) County and municipal employees who are members of the organized reserve of theUnited States armed forces, including the National Guard of this state, may be allowed up to fullpay for all time not in excess of 15 days per year spent on duty at annual encampment or riflecompetition or other duties in connection with the reserve training and instruction requirementsof the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard of this state. This leave isat the discretion of the employing county or municipality and, if granted, shall be in addition toannual vacation leave with pay.

Amended by Chapter 217, 2003 General Session