Common use of Higher Classification Work Clause in Contracts

Higher Classification Work. 12.1 Except for on-the-job training purposes, whenever an employee is required to perform any work for more than four (4) consecutive hours in a classification above that in which the employee is classified, the employee shall be paid for such work at the rate of five (5) percent above the employee’s current base rate. 12.2 It is understood and agreed that an employee may occasionally or intermittently, for short periods of time during his/her shift, perform duties which are normal to higher level classification. Occasional performance of such duties is not to be considered subject to this section.