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Government

Aug. 3, 2026

Split high court says county controls pension system staff pay

The California Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that Los Angeles County, not its retirement board, has final authority to set classifications and salaries for retirement system employees.

Split high court says county controls pension system staff pay
Ryan McGinley-Stewart of Renne Law Group

The California Supreme Court ruled Monday that the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association lacks final authority to set job classifications and salaries for its own staff, holding that the county board of supervisors retains ultimate control over compensation for pension system staff.

The 4-3 ruling reversed a 2024 decision by the 2nd District Court of Appeal, Division Seven, and reinstated a judgment by now-retired Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge James C. Chal...

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