Via tumblr, love this story of malicious compliance and loophole-hunting:
Back in 1936, Vera Carey was appointed Leitrim County Librarian. When she married four years later she submitted her letter of resignation as required in her contract. On the request of her employer, she remained in the post until her replacement was found. In the meantime, Vera sought legal advice. Her solicitor discovered that while the 1924 Civil Service Regulation Act required women in the public service to resign from marriage it, mistakably, did not disqualify married women from applying for such posts. Vera applied and, being the most qualified candidate, was reappointed as County Librarian, despite local opposition. She continued in her job until her retirement in 1974.
