Common use of Temporary Openings Clause in Contracts

Temporary Openings. The Employer may assign employees to temporary openings in positions within the bargaining unit. In the event the employee’s pay schedule is equal or higher than that of the temporarily assigned duties, the employee’s pay shall remain the same. In the event the employee’s pay schedule is lower than the pay schedule of the temporarily assigned duties, and the employee assumes these duties for a period in excess of four (4) consecutive work hours, exclusive of breaks, meal periods or time performing incidental work of a lower classification, within one (1) pay period, the employee shall be advanced to his/her current pay step in the new pay range for the duration of the temporary assignment. If the temporary opening assignment exceeds thirty (30) work days, it shall be filled by posting and transfer in the same manner as set forth in Section 2. The filling of a temporary opening in this manner shall be shown as a temporary transfer and its posting shall designate such fact and indicate the estimated length (in excess of 30 work days) of the temporary transfer. A temporary transfer shall terminate upon the return of the employee originally leaving the position or at such time as it is determined by the Employer that the original employee will not return, resulting in either the existence of a permanent opening or the elimination of the position.