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Employees regularly working a schedule of four consecutive ten (10)\u2013hour days who the Agency assigns in writing to perform the major distinguishing duties of a position at a higher level classification for four (4) consecutive ten (10)-hour days, will be paid work-out-of-class pay in accordance with the provisions of this subsection. 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Typically, this clause outlines the conditions under which an employee is eligible for higher classification pay, such as the duration of the assignment and the nature of the additional responsibilities. Its core function is to ensure fair compensation and recognition for employees who take on higher-level duties, thereby addressing potential disputes over pay and job expectations during temporary assignments."}, "json": true, "cursor": ""}}