Jabs v. State Board of Personnel

Before her employment with the state became permanent, Mrs. Jabs was obliged to be away from her work from January 27, 1964, until April 6, 1964. Although she was only entitled to a maximum of thirty days’ absence under administrative leave pursuant to personnel rule 18.05 (I) (a), Wisconsin Administrative Code, Mrs. Jabs’ superiors allotted certain time payable to her at selected intervals so that she did not exceed the maximum of thirty days of uninterrupted absence.

This manipulation of the records was done to “hold the time” for Mrs. Jabs during her illness. The second time Mrs. Jabs was…