Common use of Higher Classification Work Clause in Contracts

Higher Classification Work. A. Any bargaining unit employee who works in a higher classification shall receive an approximate 5% salary increase while the employee continues to work in the higher classification. Employees who work in a higher classification and are also required to perform paramedic duty shall receive the greater of an approximate 5% salary increase or the Paramedic Duty Assignment amount specified in Section 10.03(A) while the employee continues to work in the higher classification. B. Only hours worked in higher classifications that are required by the department shall be counted toward meeting this requirement. C. After an employee has qualified in accordance with this provision, the employee will not be required to re-establish eligibility in the qualified classification thereafter. D. The Fire Chief shall make the final determination of eligibility for each higher class assignment.

Higher Classification Work. ‌ A. Any bargaining unit employee who works in a higher classification shall receive an approximate 5% salary increase while the employee continues to work in the higher classification. Employees who work in a higher classification and are also required to perform paramedic duty shall receive the greater of an approximate 5% salary increase or the Paramedic Duty Assignment amount specified in Section 10.03(A) while the employee continues to work in the higher classification. B. Only hours worked in higher classifications that are required by the department shall be counted toward meeting this requirement. C. After an employee has qualified in accordance with this provision, the employee will not be required to re-establish eligibility in the qualified classification thereafter. D. The Fire Chief shall make the final determination of eligibility for each higher class assignment.