Firefighter Back Pay

San Francisco, CA: (Jan-21-08) Dennis Kruger and Francis Kelle, veterans with the fire department and Firefighters Local 798, brought charges against the city, alleging that when they retired, they were denied full compensation for the retroactive sick pay, overtime, and vacation time. The suit, filed in 2005, had at its core issues regarding special rates paid during terrorism training for employees with more experience or education. The lawsuit claimed that the higher rate of pay wasn't included when the firefighters collected a lump-sum payment at retirement. Kelley said the lawsuit could affect hundreds of Fire Department employees. Along with Kelley and Kruger, another 14 former employees were listed on the lawsuit. As part of a settlement reached, the city will pay $755,000 to resolve allegations. It is estimated that over $100,000 of the settlement will go to paying the plaintiffs' legal fees. [EXAMINER: FIREFIGHTER BACK PAY]

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Published on Jan-22-08