JOB CLASSIFICATION AND RE-CLASSIFICATION Clause Samples
The "Job Classification and Re-Classification" clause defines how positions within an organization are categorized and the process for updating these classifications when job duties or organizational needs change. Typically, this clause outlines the criteria for assigning job titles, pay grades, or responsibilities, and describes the procedure for reviewing and modifying these assignments, such as through periodic evaluations or when roles evolve. Its core function is to ensure that employees are accurately classified according to their actual work, promoting fairness in compensation and clarity in job expectations.
JOB CLASSIFICATION AND RE-CLASSIFICATION. 26.1 The Employer will maintain up-to-date job descriptions for all classifications covered by the Collective Agreement. Any changes or modifications to a classification will be presented to and discussed with the Union prior to implementation.
26.2 When a change or modification is made to a job description all Employees in the classification will be provided with a copy of the revised job description.
26.3 The Employer will notify the Union in writing of any new classification created during the term of the Collective Agreement, along with a copy of the job description and the proposed rate of pay.
26.4 In the event that the proposed rate of pay for the classification cannot be agreed between the Employer and the Union, the matter shall be determined by arbitration in accordance with Article 7.6.
26.5 An Employee whose position is re-classified to a lower group classification or who is placed in a position of a lower group classification due to organizational changes will retain the wage they held prior to the date of re-classification and be eligible for transfer by the Employer to positions equivalent in classification to that for which the Employee is being paid.
26.6 Employees involved in a job placement which requires a blending of two (2) pay rates shall not suffer a reduction in their rate of pay.
JOB CLASSIFICATION AND RE-CLASSIFICATION. 13.01 a) Should the Board create a new position under this Collective Agreement, the Board shall notify the Union, and the parties shall negotiate and reach an agreement on the annual salary before an appointment is made. If no agreement is reached, the matter will be submitted to arbitration in accordance with the provisions of this agreement.
JOB CLASSIFICATION AND RE-CLASSIFICATION. 18.01 The establishment and maintenance of an employment classification plan covering Employees within the scope of this Agreement shall be the responsibility of the Employer.
JOB CLASSIFICATION AND RE-CLASSIFICATION. 22.01 The Employer and the Union agree to maintain job descriptions for all positions for which the Union is the bargaining agent. Such job descriptions shall form part of this Agreement as Appendix H attached hereto.
22.02 It is agreed that existing classifications as of the date of this Agreement will not be eliminated or changed without prior agreement of the Union. It is agreed that amendments to job descriptions shall be jointly developed through the Union/Management Job Description Committee, to be updated and reviewed annually.
22.03 When the duties of any job are substantially changed, the Union/Management Job Description Committee shall prepare new job descriptions. Whenever a new job is created or when an existing job within the Administrative classification is substantially changed, the Union/Management Job Description Committee shall prepare a new job description and the rate of pay for said job shall be subject to negotiation between the Employer and the Union. If the parties are unable to agree on the reclassification and the rate of pay for the job in question, such dispute shall be submitted as a grievance under this Collective Agreement at Step 2 of the Grievance Procedure and may proceed to arbitration under this Agreement.
JOB CLASSIFICATION AND RE-CLASSIFICATION. The agreed to Pay Equity Gender Neutral Comparison System shall be used in the classification of new positions created by the Board and to re-classify positions where skills, effort, responsibilities or working conditions have changed.