BI-LINGUAL PAY (Spanish only) Clause Samples
The BI-LINGUAL PAY (Spanish only) clause establishes additional compensation for employees who use Spanish in the course of their work duties. Typically, this clause applies to positions where communicating with Spanish-speaking clients or colleagues is necessary, and employees may be required to demonstrate proficiency through testing or certification. Its core function is to recognize and reward the added value and responsibilities associated with bilingual skills, ensuring fair compensation and encouraging effective communication within diverse workplaces.
BI-LINGUAL PAY (Spanish only). (a) Effective following execution, Yamhill County will pay a four percent (4%) bilingual incentive per month to any employee who meets one of the following criteria:
(i) Employee has been selected by the department head to be “grandfathered in” based on past operational needs.
(ii) Employee was hired through a recruitment that specifically stated “Bi-lingual required” as a job qualification. The successful applicant passed a written and oral exam testing fluency in Spanish. Applicants hired into “bi-lingual preferred” positions are not entitled to bi-lingual pay, but may qualify at a later date as provided in subsection (iii).
(iii) A current employee who does not otherwise qualify for bi-lingual pay under this section will receive bi-lingual pay if (a) the department head subsequently determines the position requires bi-lingual skills and (b) the employee has passed a written and oral exam testing fluency in Spanish.
(iv) As of July 1, 2020, employees receiving bilingual pay shall receive either the four percent (4%) incentive or $125, whichever is greater, per month.
(b) An employee eligible for bi-lingual pay will not lose such pay during absences using FET. Employees eligible for bi-lingual pay will receive bi-lingual pay so long as the department head determines that use of such skills in the performance of duties is significant or necessary. Upon the department head’s determination that use of such skills in the performance of duties is no longer significant or necessary, no bi-lingual pay will be paid commencing the pay period following the department head’s written determination, with a copy to the employee.
(c) Oral and written testing qualifications will be at the discretion of the department head based on the operational needs of that department.