Section 36 Rate of Pay

• Library: Emp-Emp Law 2000

Generally, veterans are entitled to the pay rate they would have reached if the employment had not been interrupted. This includes all forms of compensation and fringe benefits. Smith v. Industrial Employers & Distribs. Ass’n, 385 F. Supp. 1281 (N.D. Cal. 1974) (pension credits). An employee is not entitled to merit raises immediately after reinstatement, but if after a reasonable adjustment period the employee’s skills are similar to those who have received merit raises, the veteran should be awarded a...