PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The South Dakota Supreme Court has unanimously sided with seven federal civilian employees of the U.S. Air Force in a landmark decision. The employees, who were legally entitled to 15 days of paid military leave, were denied that benefit while serving on active duty with the South Dakota Air National Guard. In its Thursday opinion, the state’s highest court ruled against the South Dakota Department of the Military and the commanding officer of the South Dakota Air and Army National Guard for withholding the leave. The ruling overturned a previous decision by a circuit judge and marks what is reportedly the first case of its kind in the United States. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.
South Dakota Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Air Guard Members
In a landmark ruling, the South Dakota Supreme Court sided with seven U.S. Air Force civilian employees denied paid military leave while serving with the South Dakota Air National Guard.
