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VIRGINIA BEACH — An increase in overtime shifts has led to burnout for Virginia Beach firefighters, costing $3.7 million last fiscal year, all the while more employees are leaving the department. Fire Chief Ken Pravetz shared the struggle with the City Council last month. He requested 140 new full-time positions divided into two tiers including an initial immediate need of 60 positions for ...
The new rule expands the number of employees eligible for extra pay after working more than 40 hours. Legal challenges have derailed previous changes.
Millions more Americans could become eligible for overtime pay.
An Elburn firefighter was found guilty of theft after adding unworked overtime hours to his schedule and earning over $17,000 extra, according to the Kane County State's Attorney.
Former employees of Kentwood-based Fifth Wheel Freight are suing the company, claiming they weren't paid properly for overtime hours.