WV Governor Gives State Workers Half Day Off Dec. 23
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's office noted that his proclamation does not affect the work requirements of public employees who may be called to duty to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of West Virginians.
West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has given state employees the afternoon of Dec. 23 off work, filing a proclamation last week.
The West Virginia Code provides that when Christmas Day falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as the official state holiday, so state employees are getting an extra-long holidayweekend.
Tomblin's office noted that his proclamation does not affect the work requirements of public employees who may be called to duty to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of West Virginians.