The State of Louisiana has a unique state law that requires most firefighters in that state receive a uniform minimum salary amount and longevity pay after three years of continuous service. In 2008, a group of thirty-two current and former Bastrop, Louisiana firefighters filed a lawsuit in state court alleging the city’s pay practices violated … Continue reading Louisiana Firefighters Set to Receive Close to $1.7 Million in Back Pay 13 Years after Filing Suit