In re Bennett

The opinion of the court was delivered by

BAIME, P.J.A.D.

A civil service regulation allows sick leave benefits for psychological illness caused by a specific work-related accident or occurrence. At issue is whether a worker who suffers post-traumatic stress syndrome resulting from a pervasive and continuous course of sexual harassment may obtain benefits under the regulation. The Merit System Board construed the regulation as authorizing sick leave only where the worker’s psychological illness is caused by a single work-related incident. We disagree and reverse.

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The facts are not in dispute.…