Common use of Cover-Off Duty Clause in Contracts

Cover-Off Duty. If an employee substitutes on any higher rated job during the absence of another employee or performs duties of a higher classification, he shall receive the rate for the job during the cover-off periods. Except for temporary absences during the course of any working day where a xxxxxxx or sub-xxxxxxx is normally required, the senior qualified employee shall cover-off. Provided, however, that if any employee is required to substitute for an employee who is receiving a lower rate of pay then the pay of such substitute shall not be reduced during the period of his cover-off duty.

Cover-Off Duty. If When there is an absence that requires substitution, the employee who performs the substitution shall be the senior qualified person in a lower-rated position within the work location. Whenever an employee substitutes on any higher rated job during the absence of another employee or performs duties of a higher classification, he shall receive the rate for the job during the cover-off periods. Except for temporary absences during the course of any working day where a xxxxxxx or sub-xxxxxxx is normally requiredHowever, the senior qualified employee shall cover-off. Provided, however, that if any employee is required to substitute for an employee who is receiving a lower rate of pay pay, then the pay of such substitute shall not be reduced during the period of his cover-off duty.