Johnnie Crowley v. State Florida

The State asks that we clarify our opinion with reference to the period of time during which the pay raises will be effective and the availability of interest on amounts wrongfully withheld from employees. As we noted in the majority opinion, the legislature is a constituent element of the state, which is itself bound by the contracts negotiated with employees once those contracts are accepted and funded. Accordingly, the legislature is bound by its contract as would be any private employer.