West Virginia Court of Claims May 11, 1981, CC-80-108; CC-80-109 (Donahue v. Board of Regents)

GARDEN, JUDGE:

These two claims were submitted for decision on the pleadings and exhibits attached thereto. They have been consolidated for decision purposes because of the similarity of facts and the identical issue of law.

Claimant Cynthia Donahue was employed by the respondent at West Virginia University as a Clerk II at a salary of $562.00 per month.