Friday, August 31, 2007

Reservist leave ruling favors civil servants

By Karen Jowers - Staff writer
Posted : Wednesday Aug 29, 2007 17:44:10 EDT

An estimated 100,000 to 300,000 current and former reservists employed as federal government civilians may be able to recoup money for leave days that were improperly charged to them dating back to 1980.
The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that Jose Hernandez, a retired Air Force civilian aircraft mechanic, was entitled to be considered for reimbursement for leave that was charged to him from 1980 to 2001, and sent his case back to the federal Merit Systems Protection Board for reconsideration.
More at http://www.navytimes.com/news/2007/08/military_reservistpay_070829w/