California police departments face time and attendance lawsuits
Two years after a group of officers had their time and attendance lawsuit against the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) thrown out, the United States Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal.
The suit, which was filed in 2005, covered approximately 1,500 current and former SDPD officers. The officers were seeking back pay for overtime employee attendance they claimed had been accrued while getting ready for their shifts, performing tasks such as answering emails and putting on their uniforms and gear.
California's Orange County is facing a similar lawsuit, according to the Orange County Register. Sheriff's deputies are seeking compensation for off-the-clock overtime spent donning and doffing uniforms and performing other duties.
The news source reports that after a trial court ruled in favor of the country, the deputies appealed the case to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals - the same court that took the city's side in the SDPD's case. The appellate court is yet to deliver its decision.
The suit, which was filed in 2005, covered approximately 1,500 current and former SDPD officers. The officers were seeking back pay for overtime employee attendance they claimed had been accrued while getting ready for their shifts, performing tasks such as answering emails and putting on their uniforms and gear.
California's Orange County is facing a similar lawsuit, according to the Orange County Register. Sheriff's deputies are seeking compensation for off-the-clock overtime spent donning and doffing uniforms and performing other duties.
The news source reports that after a trial court ruled in favor of the country, the deputies appealed the case to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals - the same court that took the city's side in the SDPD's case. The appellate court is yet to deliver its decision.
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