Common use of Working Out of Grade Clause in Contracts

Working Out of Grade. Section 24.1. Any bargaining unit employee who is assigned by the Employer to work at the next highest grade shall receive the next highest Step 1 base hourly rate for all hours starting with the second consecutive hour worked. Section 24.2. In no instance shall any employee who works at the next highest grade be paid a daily rate less than the employee's regular hourly rate. Section 24.3. When a firefighter works overtime at the next highest grade, the employee will receive overtime compensation at the rate of a Step 1 Lieutenant, starting with the first hour that is worked. Section 24.4. When a Lieutenant works overtime at the next highest grade, the employee will receive overtime compensation at the rate of an entry level Battalion Chief, starting with the first hour that is worked.