A proposal moving through California’s Legislature may soon offer state employees an extra paid day off associated with the Native American Day, a move supporters state that it is rooted in historical recognition instead of celebration alone.
The measure recently progressed after lawmakers on the Assembly Appropriations Committee voted unanimously in favour of it. Under the proposal, the observance would take place on the fourth Friday of September and become part of California’s official paid holiday schedule. If enacted, the occasion would join established holidays including Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Independence Day for qualifying state employees.
