Common use of Acting in a Higher Position Clause in Contracts

Acting in a Higher Position. 5.5.1 Subject to the provisions of this section, a kaimahi who relieves for another kaimahi holding a position to which a higher salary is payable, shall be paid for the period which the kaimahi is relieving at a rate agreed between the employer and the kaimahi. 5.5.2 The kaimahi must perform the extra duties and undertake the responsibilities of the higher position for a period of at least five consecutive working days for a higher rate to be negotiated. 5.5.3 Leave periods, including special leave, shall not be counted as part of, nor deemed to interrupt the qualifying period specified in clause 5.5.2 of this clause if the kaimahi continues in the higher position immediately after the period of leave.