Major TenEyck LaTourrette, a Colorado Air National Guardsman and United Airlines first officer, is receiving compensation after the airline was found to have undercompensated his retirement plan during his military service, violating the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
LaTourrette alleged that United Airlines based its pension contributions on a minimum monthly schedule, rather than using LaTourrette’s actual schedule during the 12 months preceding his military obligations, as required by USERRA.
As a result of the investigation, United Airlines will fully compensate LaTourrette for all deficient pension payments, plus any associated earnings, in full satisfaction of any and all claims.
The lawsuit was initially filed after the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) of the Department of Labor referred LaTourrette’s complaint to the Justice Department upon completion of its investigation and failed settlement efforts.
According to Assistant Attorney General Thomas E. Perez, the nation relies on the members of our National Guard and reserve, and this settlement exemplifies our efforts to ensure that they can serve their nation without penalty from their employers.
United Airlines Inc. will pay LaTourrette the full amount of undercompensated pension payments, making him whole for the period of underpayment.
The settlement, if approved by the court, would resolve all of the allegations that United Airlines violated USERRA with respect to LaTourrette’s pension claim.
More information about USERRA is available at www.dol.gov/vets/programs/userra/main.htm.
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