Common use of Second Language Proficiency Clause in Contracts

Second Language Proficiency. Employees who are proficient in a second language needed by the PHA will receive an additional $1,000 per year, which will be paid quarterly as a lump sum and not added to the base salary. The PHA will maintain a list of the employees who are proficient in such second languages (including sign language). For an employee to be on the list, the employee’s proficiency in the second language must be certified at least once every three years by an independent agency selected by the PHA; and the Department Director must affirm that the second language is required or used in conjunction with PHA employment. Placement on the list and eligibility for the payment are subject to the approval of the Department Director and Executive Director. Application of this sub-section is not grievable. GRADE/ SUBGRADE MINIMUM MAXIMUM GRADE/ SUBGRADE MINIMUM MAXIMUM GRADE/ SUBGRADE MINIMUM MAXIMUM

Second Language Proficiency. Employees who are proficient in a second language needed by the PHA will receive an additional $1,000 per year, which will be paid quarterly as a lump sum and not added to the base salary. The PHA will maintain a list of the employees who are proficient in such second languages (including sign language). For an employee to be on the list, the employee’s proficiency in the second language must be certified at least once every three years by an independent agency selected by the PHA; and the Department Director must affirm that the second language is required or used in conjunction with PHA employment. Placement on the list and eligibility for the payment are subject to the approval of the Department Director and Executive Director. Application of this sub-section is not grievable. GRADE/ SUBGRADE MINIMUM MAXIMUM GRADE/ SUBGRADE MINIMUM MAXIMUM GRADE/ SUBGRADE MINIMUM MAXIMUM