This is a very interesting article regarding how Governor Christie employed some "fuzzy math" to reduce the State’s legally mandated pension payment. NJSPOTLIGHT
Frank M. Crivelli
NJ.Com Editorial Calls for Renewal of the 2% Salary Cap–In Our Opinion, It Has To Go
By Frank M. Crivelli on
A recent editorial published on NJ.Com calls for Assembly Speaker, Vincent Prieto (D-Hudson County) to renew the two percent (2%) salary cap on interest arbitration awards for law enforcement officers and firefighters that is set to expire on April 1, 2014.
The editorial stated that the 2% cap had to be put in place
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State Corrections Officers Loss of SLI Benefits Finally Attracts Media Attention
By Frank M. Crivelli on
As reported in NJ.COM, the beating of State Corrections Officer Elegia Then by an inmate in New Jersey State Prison has finally attracted media attention to the fact that NJ State Corrections Officers no longer receive Sick Leave Injury Benefits (SLI) for injuries that occur during the course of duty.
SLI benefits previously allowed
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NJ Inmate Indicted for Attempting To Beat Female Corrections Officer To Death
By Frank M. Crivelli on
Posted in Uncategorized
As reported on NJ.Com, a man serving a 30-year prison sentence for robbery and kidnapping now faces accusations he tried to beat a female corrections officer to death in February.
Fuquan Alexander, 29, was indicted last week by a Mercer County grand jury on charges of first-degree attempted murder and first-degree aggravated assault.
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Christie Threatens To Take “Extreme Measures” to Overhaul Pension Fund
By Frank M. Crivelli on
Posted in Retiree Benefits
As reported on NJ.Com, Chris Christie urged Democrats in the state Legislature to work with him to overhaul the public workers’ retirement fund for a second time, or he would take “extreme measures” if they failed to cooperate.
“I’m ready work with the entire Legislature to come up with ideas to fix this, but if …
The State of the Country’s Public Pension Systems
By Frank M. Crivelli on
Posted in Retiree Benefits
Linked below is a very interesting and powerful article published in Bloomberg Personal Finance that discusses the perils of various public employee pension systems across the United States. Every Public Employee in the State of New Jersey should take a few minutes to review this article to educate themselves regarding "the state" of Public Employee Pension Systems across America.…
In New Jersey, Police and Firefighters are Walking Away From the Negotiations Table With Less Money
By Frank M. Crivelli on
Posted in Public Employment Labor Law
As reported in NJ.COM on September 2, 2013, Police and Firefighters across New Jersey are walking away from the negotiations table with much less money.
Since January of 2011 — following a wave of reforms that capped municipal spending and arbitration awards — Police and Firefighter Unions have signed at least 160 new contracts, according …
Mercer County Politicians React to Christie’s Suggestion to Create a County Police Force
By Frank M. Crivelli on
Posted in Public Employment Labor Law
As reported on NJ.COM yesterday, Governor Christie stated publicly that Mercer County should consider creating a regional police force to handle soaring violence in Trenton, a city whose police department is overwhelmed by current conditions. This morning, NJ.Com has reported the initial reactions from many politicians in the Mercer County area.
Tony Mack, …
Christie Says Mercer County Should Create A County Police Force
By Frank M. Crivelli on
Posted in Public Employment Labor Law
On August 21, 2013, NJ.COM reported that Governor Chris Christie said Mercer County should follow Camden County’s lead and consider instituting a regional police force to address violence in Trenton.
"I believe if Trenton wants to really repair its public safety system, that they should look to Camden as a model and that they should…
New Jersey Appellate Division Affirms that a Local Police Department’s Internal Rules And Regulations Do Not Need To Be Enacted By Way Of A Local Ordinance
By Frank M. Crivelli on
Posted in Public Employment Labor Law
On August 19, 2013, the Appellate Division for the Superior Court of New Jersey released an unpublished opinion that affirmed the Trial Court’s decision to dismiss the FOP’s complaint that sought to vacate an arbitration award. In the matter entitled, 25-2-1046 Fraternal Order of Police – New Jersey Labor Council Inc. v. Township of Pennsville, …