Connecticut is one of four states in the country that gives its state employees a paid day off on February 12 to celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday.
According to The Yankee Institute, it costs the state's taxpayers approximately $10.5 million. The state gives its non-essential employees a paid day off, whereas essential employees like state police and the Department of Correction can earn overtime pay and compensatory time, depending on their respective collective bargaining agreement.
Connecticut is one of four states in the country that gives its state employees a paid day off on February 12 to celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday.
According to The Yankee Institute, it costs the state's taxpayers approximately $10.5 million. The state gives its non-essential employees a paid day off, whereas essential employees like state police and the Department of Correction can earn overtime pay and compensatory time, depending on their respective collective bargaining agreement.…
