Common use of Language Pay Clause in Contracts

Language Pay. Employees who translate and/or speak as a second language other than English designated by the Sheriff as a language of high need and who meet the criteria set forth in this section will receive additional compensation. The compensation level for these employees will be $50.00 per pay period for speaking the designated languages and $100.00 per pay period for the ability to translate the written and spoken word of such languages. Proficiency exams will be administered by the Office of Human Resources as needed. Such employees must pass a Department approved proficiency examination on the ability to speak the designated languages and/or translate to receive payment. In addition, the Bureau Commander will determine the need for these skills and the number of employees designated. This compensation may not transfer or continue based on needs as determined by the Bureau Commander.

Language Pay. Employees who translate and/or speak as a second language language, other than English English, designated by the Sheriff as a language of high need and who meet the criteria set forth in this section will receive additional compensation. The compensation level for these employees will be $50.00 per pay period for speaking the designated languages and $100.00 per pay period for the ability to translate the written and spoken word of such languages. Proficiency exams will be administered by the Office of Human Resources as needed. Such employees must pass a Department approved proficiency examination on the ability to speak the designated languages and/or translate to receive payment. In addition, the Bureau Commander will determine the need for these skills and the number of employees designated. This compensation may not transfer or continue based on needs as determined by the Bureau Commander.