President Trump Signs an Executive Order Granting Leave on Christmas Eve for Federal Employees
On December 17, 2019, President Trump signs an Executive Order granting leave for most of the federal employees on Christmas Eve. Christmas Eve is not a regularly scheduled holiday, while the President has the authority to grant leave, it is usually announced just before the Christmas holiday. It is normal for federal agencies to grant early dismissal for employees, but contractors are allowed to leave based on their contract or at the discretion of their government and (or) contract supervisor.…