High Court Refuses to Hear Appeal

Sixth Circuit Court Ruling Stands - Cops Must be Paid

The U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to hear a Cleveland case that raised the question whether cities can deny police comp time solely to avoid having to pay overtime to a substitute officer. The decision let stand the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling ordering the cities to let the officer take the time off even if they have to pay overtime to another officer to take over his shift.

Officers should review their Collective Bargaining Agreements and as well as any other agreements with their individual department's before going forward with cases which, on the surface, may seem similar. As always, MAP should be consulted to review strategies prior to making any demands.

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