Common use of Starting Rates Clause in Contracts

Starting Rates. Employees newly hired during the term of this Agreement shall be paid no less than the regular straight-time hourly rate for Step 1 of the Labor Grade to which they are assigned. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement, including Appendix A, to the contrary, no Employee shall receive an increase in pay or move from one Step to another prior to successfully completing six (6) consecutive months worked. The parties agree to review the Town’s practice with regard to the initial step placement of new employees for the purpose of determining any inequities and to address such inequities with regard to future placements.

Starting Rates. Employees newly hired during the term of this Agreement shall be paid no less than the regular straight-time hourly rate for Step 1 of the Labor Grade to which they are assigned. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement, including Appendix A, to the contrary, no Employee shall receive an increase in pay or move from one Step to another prior to successfully completing six (6) consecutive months worked. The parties agree to review the Town’s practice with regard to the initial step placement of new employees for the purpose of determining any inequities and to address such inequities with regard to future placements.