From the article: But that mitigation has an unusual clause, leaving the decision on whether to pursue such a job up to Leonhard's "judgment regarding what is in the best interest of his family."
Isn't it always the case that you have the option to still work? Seems odd that they specifically included that in the clause.
Yeah, looks like he is using his unused vacation before they terminate him. I wonder why they didnt just cut him after the bowl game and pay him out all of his unused time then; the only thing I can think of is that it would keep him medical insurance going?
But he's on the payroll through Feb. 28 while using unused vacation and personal leave. He can cash out any remaining leave as of Feb. 28 on his final payroll payment.