Me. Stat. tit. 5 § 19-B

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684

Section 19-B - State employee participation in disaster relief

In order to participate in specialized disaster relief services for the American Red Cross, a state employee who is a certified disaster service volunteer of the American Red Cross, upon the request of the American Red Cross and with the approval of the employee's appointing authority, may: [1997, c. 600, §1(NEW).]

1.Paid leave. Be granted a leave not to exceed 15 days in each year without loss of pay, vacation time, sick leave or earned overtime accumulation;

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2.Use of compensated time off. Be granted a leave using that employee's compensated time off, with the consent of the employee; or

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3.Combination. Be granted a leave using a combination of paid leave and compensated time off authorized in subsections 1 and 2.

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This section applies only to relief services related to a disaster declared by the governor of a state or territory or by the President of the United States. [1997, c. 600, §1(NEW).]

5 M.R.S. § 19-B

1997, c. 600, § 1 (NEW) .