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Jul 23, 2008back salariesgovernment employeesgood faith dismissalcivil servicereinstatementpublic funds
No Back Salaries for Government Employees Dismissed in Good Faith: Protecting Public Funds
Supreme Court rules government employees dismissed in good faith are not entitled to back salaries upon reinstatement, upholding Octot v. Ybañez.