Common use of Bilingual Pay Differential (Bilingual Premium Clause in Contracts

Bilingual Pay Differential (Bilingual Premium. When it has been determined that an employee's use of bilingual language skills or specialized communication skills are essential and critical for the successful performance of job duties, a bilingual differential shall be paid at a rate of eighty dollars ($80.00) per pay period worked, calculated on an hourly basis or portion thereof. Authorized time off of less than four weeks shall not affect the calculation of bi-lingual pay (approved vacation of any length shall not affect the calculation of bilingual pay). The Director - Human Resources shall formulate policies and procedures for administering the provisions of this section which will require the written justification by the appointing authority, verification of the employee’s language or communication skill, and procedures for review of continued need on no less than an annual basis. Extra help shall not be eligible to receive the bilingual pay differential.