Freeborn County & Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.             

Arbitrator Bradley A. Arehart

Issue: Interest Arbitration            

2025 General Wage Increase, Overtime/Exempt Status language

Decision: Union awarded 14% wage increase based on reclassification and grading decisions of Lieutenant position, rather than the ER's 3% internal wage pattern. ER awarded language limiting overtime to non-exempt employees.

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Arbitrator Bradley A. Arehart

Issue: Interest Arbitration            

2025 General Wage Increase, Overtime/Exempt Status language

Decision: Union awarded 14% wage increase based on reclassification and grading decisions of Lieutenant position, rather than the ER's 3% internal wage pattern. ER awarded language limiting overtime to non-exempt employees.

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BMS Case No. 25PN0433 - Freeborn County

Freeborn County & Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.             

Arbitrator Bradley A. Arehart

Issue: Interest Arbitration            

2025 General Wage Increase, Overtime/Exempt Status language

Decision: Union awarded 14% wage increase based on reclassification and grading decisions of Lieutenant position, rather than the ER's 3% internal wage pattern. ER awarded language limiting overtime to non-exempt employees.

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