Flexible Work Schedules. On a holiday, employees under flexible work schedules are credited with 8 hours towards their 80-hour basic work requirement for the pay period. Employees under flexible work schedules are credited with 8 holiday hours even if they would otherwise work more hours on that day.
Bacteria and viruses are the two main causes of meningitis. The bacterium Neisseria meningitidis, also called meningococcus, causes meningococcal meningitis. In children and teens, meningococcus is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis. In adults, it is the second most common cause. Meningococcal bacteria may cause infection in a part of the body -- the skin, gastrointestinal tract, or respiratory tract, for instance.
10 Symptoms of Meningitis. Caused by viral, bacterial, and fungi infections, meningitis occurs when your meninges (the thin membranes around your brain and neck) are inflamed. Unfortunately, as symptoms are quite similar to those of a cold or flu, it can sometimes be hard to detect. Still, if meningitis is left untreated, this virus can have deadly consequences.