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This bill modifies provisions related to leaves of absence for members of the National Guard and Armed Forces Reserves, ensuring that public employees who serve in these capacities are protected. Specifically, it extends the duration of leave for extended and indefinite military service without loss of position, seniority, accumulated leave, performance appraisal, pay status, work schedule, or other rights and benefits, and prevents retirement benefits from being diminished due to this service. The bill also clarifies that volunteer firefighters are entitled to these protections, except for those related to monetary compensation. For periods of military service in the service of the United States under competent orders, the previous limit of 120 hours of leave per federal fiscal year is increased to thirty-eight working days. Additionally, the bill mandates that employees will only be charged military leave for hours they would have otherwise worked, with a minimum charge of one hour.

Military Affairs and Security

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