HIGHER WAGES Sample Clauses

The HIGHER WAGES clause establishes a requirement for paying employees wages above a specified minimum or prevailing rate. In practice, this clause may mandate that workers receive compensation that exceeds statutory minimum wage laws or aligns with industry standards, often applying to government contracts or unionized workplaces. Its core function is to ensure fair compensation for labor, helping to attract qualified workers and prevent underpayment, thereby promoting equitable labor practices.
HIGHER WAGES. No employee receiving a higher rate of pay shall suffer a reduction of pay by reason of the execution of this Agreement.
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HIGHER WAGES. Nothing herein contained shall preclude higher wages being paid to employees with special ability.
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HIGHER WAGES. Where an Employer becomes bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, no employee of that Employer receiving a higher rate of pay shall suffer a reduction of pay by reason of the execution of this Agreement. .
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HIGHER WAGES. No employee
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HIGHER WAGES. No provisions of this Agreement shall be used to reduce the wage rate of any employee presently employed by Westin on the date of the execution of this Agreement if the wage rate paid to the employee is higher than the contract minimum wage rate for his job classification; provided, however, that if any new employees are employed by Westin hereafter, Westin shall have the right to employ them in accordance with the job classification rates set forth in the attached Schedules.
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Related to HIGHER WAGES

  • Salary/Wages Grantee shall list personnel involved, position classification, direct salary rates, and hours spent on the Project in accordance with Attachment 3, Grant Work Plan in their documentation for reimbursement or match requirements.

  • Minimum wages a. All laborers and mechanics employed or working upon the site of the work, will be paid unconditionally and not less often than once a week, and without subsequent deduction or rebate on any account (except such payroll deductions as are permitted by regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor under the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Act (29 CFR part 3)), the full amount of wages and bona fide fringe benefits (or cash equivalents thereof) due at time of payment computed at rates not less than those contained in the wage determination of the Secretary of Labor which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, regardless of any contractual relationship which may be alleged to exist between the contractor and such laborers and mechanics. Contributions made or costs reasonably anticipated for bona fide fringe benefits under section 1(b)(2) of the ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act on behalf of laborers or mechanics are considered wages paid to such laborers or mechanics, subject to the provisions of paragraph 1.d. of this section; also, regular contributions made or costs incurred for more than a weekly period (but not less often than quarterly) under plans, funds, or programs which cover the particular weekly period, are deemed to be constructively made or incurred during such weekly period. Such laborers and mechanics shall be paid the appropriate wage rate and fringe benefits on the wage determination for the classification of work actually performed, without regard to skill, except as provided in 29 CFR 5.5(a)(4). Laborers or mechanics performing work in more than one classification may be compensated at the rate specified for each classification for the time actually worked therein: Provided, That the employer's payroll records accurately set forth the time spent in each classification in which work is performed. The wage determination (including any additional classification and wage rates conformed under paragraph 1.b. of this section) and the ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ poster (WH–1321) shall be posted at all times by the contractor and its subcontractors at the site of the work in a prominent and accessible place where it can be easily seen by the workers. (1) The contracting officer shall require that any class of laborers or mechanics, including helpers, which is not listed in the wage determination and which is to be employed under the contract shall be classified in conformance with the wage determination. The contracting officer shall approve an additional classification and wage rate and fringe benefits therefore only when the following criteria have been met: (i) The work to be performed by the classification requested is not performed by a classification in the wage determination; and (ii) The classification is utilized in the area by the construction industry; and (iii) The proposed wage rate, including any bona fide fringe benefits, bears a reasonable relationship to the wage rates contained in the wage determination. (2) If the contractor and the laborers and mechanics to be employed in the classification (if known), or their representatives, and the contracting officer agree on the classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe benefits where appropriate), a report of the action taken shall be sent by the contracting officer to the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210. The Administrator, or an authorized representative, will approve, modify, or disapprove every additional classification action within 30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting officer or will notify the contracting officer within the 30-day period that additional time is necessary. (3) In the event the contractor, the laborers or mechanics to be employed in the classification or their representatives, and the contracting officer do not agree on the proposed classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe benefits, where appropriate), the contracting officer shall refer the questions, including the views of all interested parties and the recommendation of the contracting officer, to the Wage and Hour Administrator for determination. The Wage and Hour Administrator, or an authorized representative, will issue a determination within 30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting officer or will notify the contracting officer within the 30-day period that additional time is necessary. (4) The wage rate (including fringe benefits where appropriate) determined pursuant to paragraphs 1.b.(2) or 1.b.

  • - Overtime Premium and No Pyramiding Subject to any superior conditions, the overtime rate shall be time and one-half (1-1/2) the employee's straight-time hourly rate. Where an employee is required to work additional overtime contiguous to an overtime shift within a twenty-four (24) hour period, the employee will be compensated at the rate of double time his or her straight time hourly rate for all additional contiguous overtime hours worked. Overtime premium will not be duplicated nor pyramided nor shall other premiums be duplicated nor pyramided nor shall the same hours worked be counted as part of the normal work week and also as hours for which the overtime premium is paid.

  • Payment of Wages 30.1 All wages, allowances and other monies may be paid by electronic funds transfer which Employee(s) may request be split between up to two accounts. 30.2 Wages and pay slip details shall be made available no later than the cessation of ordinary hours of work on Thursday of each working week. 30.3 Except for cessation of employment (see clause 20), waiting time shall not be payable where an Employee(s) is kept waiting for their wages due to circumstances beyond the control of the Employer (e.g. internet banking unavailable). 30.4 During the life of this Agreement, the Employer may by agreement between the Parties alter the pay week to commence on Monday and conclude on Sunday of each week with bank transfers to be effected by midday Thursday.

  • In-Service Education The parties recognize the value of in-service both to the employee and the Employer and shall encourage employees to participate in in-service. All employees scheduled by the Employer to attend in-service seminars shall receive regular wages.