Monday, August 29, 2011

Cities To Pay Firefighters Unpaid Overtime

  • {Kentucky}...Cities across Kentucky may have to find millions to pay firefighters unpaid overtime after the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled Thursday that cities owe firefighters a higher rate on unpaid overtime and that the state's Labor Cabinet may pursue municipalities for the money. Kentucky League of Cities Chief Operating Officer Temple Juett says cities across Kentucky could be looking at a bill between $25 million and $32 million if they're forced to pay back overtime and retirement benefits on the funds for a five-year period. Kentucky Labor Cabinet General Counsel Dave Suetholz says the department cases pending across the state may now be pursued.