A new Baltimore City Inspector General’s report raises questions as to why the Mayor’s Office paid nearly $150,000 to several workers who went on leave prior to resigning.
The procedure in question was once called “Permission Leave,” now known as “Administrative Leave.”
It authorizes paid leave under certain circumstances like inclement weather, the COVID-19 pandemic, and other emergencies. At times, however, the policy can apply to employees who’ve received termination notices or separation agreements…