Common use of Higher Classification Work Clause in Contracts

Higher Classification Work. Any bargaining unit employee who is assigned to temporarily perform the preponderance of duties of a position in a higher classification for more than 40 consecutive hours shall receive the rate of pay equivalent to the higher classification worked while the employee continues to work in the higher classification, with three exceptions: A. If substantial time has elapsed since the employee has last performed the work of the higher classification, the supervisor may require a performance test, not to exceed a normal day's work at the employee's normal rate of pay. B. In the instances where new equipment or new operational procedures are involved, the supervisor may require a training period not to exceed 16 hours at the employee's normal rate of pay. C. In those instances where training is not involved, and if, in the supervisor's opinion, an employee is proficient in the higher classification, management shall pay that employee at a higher classification pay rate.

Higher Classification Work. ‌ A. Any bargaining unit employee who is assigned to temporarily perform the preponderance of duties of a position in a higher classification for more than 40 consecutive hours shall receive the rate of pay equivalent to the higher classification worked while the employee continues to work in the higher classification, with three (3) exceptions: A. 1. If substantial time has elapsed since the employee has last performed the work of the higher classification, the supervisor may require a performance test, not to exceed a normal day's work at the employee's normal rate of pay. B. 2. In the instances where new equipment or new operational procedures are involved, the supervisor may require a training period not to exceed 16 hours at the employee's normal rate of pay. C. In those instances where training is not involved, and if, in the supervisor's opinion, an employee is proficient in the higher classification, management shall pay that employee at a higher classification pay rate.