KRS 61.377: Leaves of absence to permit induction in military service.

Any employee who holds a position in the public service shall be granted a leave of

absence for the purpose of being inducted or otherwise entering military duty. If not

accepted for such duty, the employee shall be reinstated in his position without loss of

seniority or status, or reduction in his rate of pay. During the period the employee shall

for all purposes be considered to have rendered service and to have been compensated

therefor at his regular rate of pay.