Metro Finance files resolution to not make parks employees pay back hazard pay

Jeremy Finley, Joe Wenzel
Posted Feb 9, 2021
Posted Feb 9, 2021
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NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) - The Metro Finance Department has filed a resolution to stop Metro Parks employees from having to pay back COVID-19 hazard pay.

It comes after News4 Investigates exposed that 110 Metro Parks employees were told in January that they have to pay back thousands of dollars each in hazard pay from 2020.

110 Metro employees forced to pay back 2020 hazard pay

News4 Investigates confirmed 135 Metro Parks employees are being told they have to pay back thousands of dollars each in hazard pay from 2020.

The resolution states the city will absorb costs. News 4 Investigates has obtained that resolution and is working to get reaction from Metro Parks employees and the finance department.

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At the end of January, unions representing the Nashville fire department and Metro Police employees filed grievances with the city, claiming more than 140 employees have been unfairly denied COVID-19 hazard pay.

More than 140 fire/police employees denied hazard pay

The unions representing the Nashville fire department and metro police employees have filed grievances with the city, claiming more than 140 employees have been unfairly denied COVID-19 hazard pay.

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Jeremy Finley

Chief Investigative Reporter

Jeremy Finley is the chief investigator for News4 Investigates. His reporting has resulted in criminal convictions, legislative hearings before the U.S. Congress, and the payout of more than a million dollars to scam victims.