Common use of SIGN LANGUAGE PREMIUM Clause in Contracts

SIGN LANGUAGE PREMIUM. ‌ Any qualified Unit member who is requested by the Communications Assistance Center to utilize sign language skills in the course of their work shall be compensated in accordance with LAAC Section 4.84.1 (Premium Pay for Persons Possessing Sign Language Skills). 1. Once a position is identified, the Department may send a bargaining Unit member who possess sign language skills and who is interested in utilizing such skills to the Personnel Department for certification. After being certified as proficient in using sign language, the bargaining Unit member, once appointed to the designated position about which sign language is required, shall receive compensation pursuant to LAAC section 4.84.1. Certified employees who receive compensation under LAAC 4.84.1 shall not refuse to use their skills in the course of their work while on duty. Certified employees may be assigned to any incident or investigation requiring the use of skills, and may be required to prepare written reports related to the incident or investigation as appropriate.

SIGN LANGUAGE PREMIUM. ‌ Any qualified Unit member who is requested by the Communications Assistance Center to utilize sign language skills in the course of their work shall be compensated in accordance with LAAC Section 4.84.1 (Premium Pay for Persons Possessing Sign Language Skills). 1. Once a position is identified, the Department may send a bargaining Unit member who possess sign language skills and who is interested in utilizing such skills to the Personnel Department for certification. After being certified as proficient in using sign language, the bargaining Unit member, once appointed to the designated position about which sign language is required, shall receive compensation pursuant to LAAC section 4.84.1. Certified employees who receive compensation under LAAC 4.84.1 shall not refuse to use their skills in the course of their work while on duty. Certified employees may be assigned to any incident or investigation requiring the use of skills, and may be required to prepare written reports related to the incident or investigation as appropriate.