Secretary of Office of Policy & Management v. Employees' Review Board

**Connecticut State Employees Win Fight Over Holiday and Personal Leave Pay** This case involved a dispute between Connecticut state correctional employees and their employer over how holiday and personal leave time should be calculated. The workers had nonstandard schedules, meaning they worked shifts longer than the typical eight-hour day. When these employees took personal leave or holidays, the state was only crediting them for eight hours of leave time, even though their actual workdays were longer. This meant employees had to use additional vacation time to cover the remaining hours of their shift. The court ruled in favor of the employees. It decided that workers with nonstandard schedules should receive leave credits that match their actual workday length, not just eight hours. For example, if an employee normally works a 12-hour shift, they should get 12 hours of leave credit for holidays and personal days, without having to dip into their vacation time to cover the extra four hours. This decision matters because it ensures fair treatment for workers with nonstandard schedules. Employees who work longer shifts shouldn't be penalized when taking holidays or personal leave compared to those working standard eight-hour days.