Common use of Canine Handler Compensation Clause in Contracts

Canine Handler Compensation. Officers assigned to serve as a canine handler shall, during periods when entrusted with the care, training and handling of a police canine, receive a premium of five percent (5%) which the parties agree constitutes adequate and bargained compensation for both the on-duty responsibilities and time the canine handler spends off-duty devoted to routine care, feeding and grooming of the police canine. The parties intend that canine handler practices and compensation are consistent with the following understandings: canine and handler training activities are predominantly conducted on-duty; acceptance of the canine handler assignment is based upon willingness to care for the police canine off-duty as a family pet; commuting to work with the dog does not constitute "hours of work" solely because the dog is in the vehicle; and, not more than 45 minutes per day is required in the interest of the City as an employer for off-duty care of the police canine. These agreements and understandings are based in part upon the Letter Ruling of September 25, 1985, of the Deputy Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, United States Department of Labor.

Canine Handler Compensation. ‌ Officers assigned to serve as a canine handler shall, during periods when entrusted with the care, training and handling of a police canine, receive a premium of five percent (5%) which the parties agree constitutes adequate and bargained compensation for both the on-duty responsibilities and time the canine handler spends off-duty devoted to routine care, feeding and grooming of the police canine. The parties intend that canine handler practices and compensation are consistent with the following understandings: canine and handler training activities are predominantly conducted on-duty; acceptance of the canine handler assignment is based upon willingness to care for the police canine off-duty as a family pet; commuting to work with the dog does not constitute "hours of work" solely because the dog is in the vehicle; and, not more than 45 minutes per day is required in the interest of the City as an employer for off-duty care of the police canine. These agreements and understandings are based in part upon the Letter Ruling of September 25, 1985, of the Deputy Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, United States Department of Labor.