Common use of Higher Classification Work Clause in Contracts

Higher Classification Work. Whenever an employee is assigned the responsibility of a different position in a classification above that in which the employee is normally classified, the employee shall be paid at 105% of the employee’s base rate of pay. In order to receive higher classification pay, the employee must work one (1) or more hours in that classification to be eligible for the pay. The County shall not unreasonably reduce hours working in a higher classification of pay to avoid paying the higher rate of pay. When working out of class for an entire month, the monthly rate of pay will be used as the base, not the hourly rate. Such assignments will be limited to a maximum of six (6) months provided other qualified employees are available to work out of class with qualifications and availability determined by the Sheriff. Employees assigned to a higher classification are not guaranteed continued assignment to such classification, and the termination of such assignment shall not constitute a demotion, nor shall it be within an arbitrator’s jurisdiction.

Higher Classification Work. Whenever an employee is assigned the responsibility of a different position in a classification above that in which the employee is normally classified, the employee shall be paid at 105% of the employee’s base rate of pay. In order to receive higher classification pay, the employee must work one four (14) or more hours in that classification to be eligible for the pay. The County shall not unreasonably reduce hours working in a higher classification of pay to avoid paying the higher rate of pay. When working out of class for an entire month, the monthly rate of pay will be used as the base, not the hourly rate. Such assignments will be limited to a maximum of six (6) months provided other qualified employees are available to work out of class with qualifications and availability determined by the Sheriff. Employees assigned to a higher classification are not guaranteed continued assignment to such classification, and the termination of such assignment shall not constitute a demotion, demotion nor shall it be within an arbitrator’s jurisdiction.