Opinion No. (1998)

Karla M. McLucas, Director Department of Labor and Industrial Relations P.O. Box 504 Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0504

Dear Director McLucas:

This opinion is in response to your questions asking:

1. Do Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) for the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Division of Workers' Compensation, employed pursuant to Section 287.610 RSMo, and compensated pursuant to § 287.615, accrue annual and sick leave pursuant to the regulations authorized by § 36.350 RSMo? If so, is the use of the leave subject to the regulations authorized by § 36.350? If ALJs do not…