Public Employees Lose Again, as Supreme Court Upholds Suspension of Pension Cost of Living Adjustments

Berg v. Christie, ___ N.J. ___ (2016).  Today’s decision in this closely-watched case shows once again the importance of the standard of review applied.  In a 6-1 decision by Justice LaVecchia, the Court held that cost of living increases (“COLAs”) in pension payments are not “a non-forfeitable right to receive benefits as provided under the […]

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