An announcement was recently made to current state employees regarding a proposed class action settlement. The announcement contained a link to the Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement ("Notice"). The Notice stated on page 9 (paragraph 8.B.3.) that certain Class Members who are still employed by the State would receive an award of 1.25 vacation days for emotional distress and punitive damages. Under the proposed settlement, such Class Members will receive 1.25 Personal Leave (PL) days (not vacation days). You may access the corrected Notice by clinking on the link below.
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You may obtain a copy of the Settlement Agreement and any other documents relating to the proposed settlement by writing or calling Class Counsel at the contact information provided in Response 19 of the attached notice or by visiting the Class Counsel's website www.sgtlaw.com/class-action-sebac-v-john-g-rowland<http://www.sgtlaw.com/class-action-sebac-v-john-g-rowland><http://www.sgtlaw.com/class-action-sebac-v-john-g-rowland or your state bargaining unit's website.
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For more information, contact: Human Resources at 860-486-3034