Career Commitment Clause Samples
The Career Commitment clause establishes the expectation that an individual will dedicate a specified level of effort, time, or focus to their professional role or responsibilities within an organization. Typically, this clause outlines requirements such as maintaining full-time employment status, refraining from engaging in conflicting outside work, or prioritizing the employer’s interests during the term of employment. Its core practical function is to ensure that the employee’s attention and resources are primarily devoted to their current position, thereby minimizing conflicts of interest and supporting organizational goals.
Career Commitment. Longevity payments will be effective for teachers’ years of experience as outlined in this Section at the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year and beyond. The parties agree that there will be no retroactive or cumulative payments for longevity benchmarks reached prior to the enactment of the July 1, 2015 through June 20, 2017 Agreement. The District will make said contribution no later than the June 30 pay period.
(1) An employee credited at the beginning of the school year with 15 years of service in the Orono School District shall receive a onetime contibution of $750 to employee’s 403(b)/457 account.
(2) An employee credited at the beginning of the school year with a least 20 years of service in the Orono School District shall receive a onetime contribution of $1000 to employee’s 403(b)/457 account.
(3) An employee credited at the beginning of the school year with at least 25 years of service in the Orono School District shall receive a onetime contribution of $1250 to emplyess’s 403(b)/457 account.
(4) An employee credited at the beginning of the school year with at least 30 years of service in the Orono School District shall receive a onetime contribution of $1500 to employee’s 403(b)/457 account.
(5) An employee credited at the beginning of the school year with at least 35 years of service in the Orono School District shall receive a onetime contribution of $2000 to the employee’s 403(b)/457 account.
Career Commitment. Compensation will be provided at a level that will ensure the School District's ability to obtain and retain highly trained and professional teachers while providing teachers with an opportunity to maximize their earning potential.