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Home » US Law » 2019 US Virgin Islands Code » Title 2 - Legislature » Chapter 3 - Employees of the Legislature

§ 41. Annual and sick leave benefits; lump-sum payments upon separation

Effective on and after April 10, 1961, all administrative and clerical employees of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands shall be entitled to the following benefits: (1) Twenty-six days annual leave with pay each calendar year exclusive of Sundays and holidays; Provided, that the part unused in any year shall be accumulated for succeeding years […]

§ 42. Federal Social Security benefits; deductions and contributions

There shall be deducted and withheld from the salary of each employee the required taxes for Social Security under the Federal Insurance Contribution Act. All payments less such deduction shall be considered as a full and complete settlement for services rendered. The Legislature shall also contribute the required amount to the Social Security Fund as […]

§ 43. Overtime compensation; time off

(a) Every employee who receives a salary of not more than $4,200 per annum shall receive compensation equal to one and one-half times the regular rate of pay, for overtime work performed. (b) Every employee who received a salary of more than $4,200 per annum but not more than $6,000 per annum shall receive compensation […]

§ 44. Leaves of absence for study; compensation; limitations

(a) The President of the Legislature may grant study leave to administrative personnel and employees of the Office of the Legislature for the purpose of pursuing advanced training courses in programs within or outside the Virgin Islands. (b) Any administrative personnel or employee who is granted leave under this section shall be granted all of […]

§ 47. Dismissal of central staff employees

(a) Central staff employees of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands who have been employed on the central staff of the Legislature for more than four (4) consecutive years shall receive automatic appointments in each Legislature and may not be dismissed unless it is for cause and they have had an opportunity to be heard […]