Delaware § 1320 - Deduction for unexcused absence.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 1320 — Deduction for unexcused absence., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1320. Deduction for unexcused absence.
For each day’s absence for reasons other than those permitted under § 1318 of this title, there shall be deducted 1/185 in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1999; 1/187 in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2000; 1/188 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2001; and each succeeding fiscal year, of the annual salary; 1/204 in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1999; 1/206 in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2000; 1/207 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2001; and each succeeding fiscal year, of the annual salary; 1/222 for an employee who is employed for 12 months, for each day of unexcused absence.
14 Del. C. 1953, § 1320; 50 Del. Laws, c. 436, § 1; 50 Del. Laws, c. 602, § 1; 57 Del. Laws, c. 333, § 12; 68 Del. Laws, c. 84, § 188; 69 Del. Laws, c. 64, § 273; 72 Del. Laws, c. 294, § 40; 72 Del. Laws, c. 395, § 354; 73 Del. Laws, c. 74, § 348; 73 Del. Laws, c. 312, § 260; 74 Del. Laws, c. 68, § 271; 74 Del. Laws, c. 307, § 308(d); 75 Del. Laws, c. 89, § 344;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 1320
What does Delaware Code § 1320 cover?
Section 1320 ("Deduction for unexcused absence.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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