Common use of Start Rate Clause in Contracts

Start Rate. ‌ If the successful applicant for a new position is not currently employed within the bargaining unit, the incumbent shall be paid at "Start Rate" only for the probationary period. The incumbent shall receive "Job Rate" upon successful completion of the probationary period. Notwithstanding the above, the Employer has the discretion to waive the provision to pay the Start Rate, on a case by case basis, where the employee being hired is deemed, in the opinion of the Employer, to be qualified. In the event that there is an existing employee(s) in the same classification who is receiving the Start Rate at the time that the Start Rate is waived by the Employer for a new employee in that classification, the Parties agree that the issue concerning the continuation of the Start Rate for the existing employee(s) will be referred to the Joint Labour Management Committee for its consideration.

Start Rate. ‌ If the successful applicant for a new position is not currently employed within the bargaining unit, the incumbent shall be paid at "Start Rate" only for the probationary period. The incumbent shall receive "Job Rate" upon successful completion of the probationary period. Notwithstanding the above, the Employer has the discretion to waive the provision to pay the Start Rate, on a case by case basis, where the employee being hired is deemed, in the opinion of the Employer, to be qualified. In the event that there is an existing employee(s) in the same classification who is receiving the Start Rate at the time that the Start Rate is waived by the Employer for a new employee in that classification, the Parties agree that the issue concerning the continuation of the Start Rate for the existing employee(s) will be referred to the Joint Labour Management Committee for its consideration.