# 2020-117 Pay and Benefits, Environmental allowances

Case summary

F&R Date: 2020-12-02

The grievor argued that instead of receiving Rescue Specialist Allowance (RECSPECA), he should be entitled to receive Aircrew Allowance (AIRCRA), Paratroop Allowance and Diving Allowance. The Committee found that the Compensation and Benefits Instructions for the Canadian Forces do not allow members to choose which allowances they wish to receive. In the grievor's case, he is entitled to RECSPECA. Furthermore, as RECSPECA incorporates elements of AIRCRA, Paratroop Allowance and Diving Allowance, the Committee found he is not entitled to receive these three allowances.

FA decision summary

The Director Canadian Forces Grievance Authority, acting as Final Authority, agreed with the Committee's finding that the grievor was entitled to the Rescue Specialist Allowance and not to the Paratroop, Aircrew, and Diving allowances, and followed the Committee's recommendation to deny redress.