Deputy Sheriffs' Assn. v. County of San Diego

Opinion

McConnell, P. J.

INTRODUCTION

In this appeal, we consider whether the state Constitution’s prohibition against the impairment of contracts precludes the application of the defined benefit formulas and employee contribution provisions of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (Act) (Gov. Code, § 7522 et seq.) 1 to County of San Diego (county) safety employees who were hired after the Act’s effective date, but who were covered by preexisting collective bargaining agreements containing conflicting terms. We conclude the application of the defined benefit formula…