Common use of Multilingual and Sign Language Pay Differential Clause in Contracts

Multilingual and Sign Language Pay Differential. A. Bargaining unit members who are occasionally required to use multilingual or sign language skills on the job may receive a pay differential in accordance with the criteria presented in this Section 17.3. B. The language skills for which a multilingual differential is paid will be determined by the Employer, based on the numbers of County residents who speak a language other than “spoken English.” Languages, other than English, that are spoken by substantial numbers of County residents will be determined eligible for pay differential eligibility. If a language is spoken by a substantial number of County residents, then there is a significant likelihood that bargaining unit members will have occasional need to communicate in that language. C. A pay differential will be paid to all bargaining unit members who pass a proficiency examination in basic multilingual or signing skills in a language, other than “spoken English,” that has been determined eligible for receipt of the pay differential. All bargaining unit members will be afforded an opportunity to qualify for the multilingual pay differential. This program shall not be administered in an arbitrary, capricious or discriminatory manner. D. Basic multilingual or signing skills are defined as those skills primarily required for signing or oral communication and comprehension, such as those used in conversation with citizens to whom fire and rescue services are provided. E. Proficiency examination: Prior to becoming eligible for the pay differential, the bargaining unit member must pass a language proficiency examination administered by the Xxxxxxxxxx County Office of Human Resources in a language that has been determined eligible for receipt of the pay differential. Testing will consist of an oral communication performance examination administered to those bargaining unit members who seek the multilingual pay differential. This examination will be designed to assess basic oral communication skills.

Multilingual and Sign Language Pay Differential. A. Bargaining unit members who are occasionally required to use multilingual or sign language skills on the job may receive a pay differential in accordance with the criteria presented in this Section 17.3. B. The language skills for which a multilingual differential is paid will be determined by the Employer, based on the numbers of County residents who speak a language other than “spoken English.” Languages, other than English, that are spoken by substantial numbers of County residents will be determined eligible for pay differential eligibility. If a language is spoken by a substantial number of County residents, then there is a significant likelihood that bargaining unit members will have occasional need to communicate in that language. C. A pay differential will be paid to all bargaining unit members who pass a proficiency examination in basic multilingual or signing skills in a language, other than “spoken English,” that has been determined eligible for receipt of the pay differential. All bargaining unit members will be afforded an opportunity to qualify for the multilingual pay differential. This program shall not be administered in an arbitrary, capricious or discriminatory manner. D. Basic multilingual or signing skills are defined as those skills primarily required for signing or oral communication and comprehension, such as those used in conversation with citizens to whom fire and rescue services are provided. E. Proficiency examination: Prior to becoming eligible for the pay differential, the bargaining unit member must pass a language proficiency examination administered by the Xxxxxxxxxx 10 Only employees regularly assigned as Safety Officer and/or Safety Officer relief will be eligible for Assignment Pay. Per actions on April 30, 2020, May 5, 2020, and May 13, 2020, the County Council did not approve funding for this provision. See Appendix IX. 11 Only employees regularly assigned as Emergency Medical Services – Duty Officer and/or Emergency Medical Services – Duty Officer Relief will be eligible for Assignment Pay. Per actions on April 30, 2020, May 5, 2020, and May 13, 2020, the County Council did not approve funding for this provision. See Appendix IX. County Office of Human Resources in a language that has been determined eligible for receipt of the pay differential. Testing will consist of an oral communication performance examination administered to those bargaining unit members who seek the multilingual pay differential. This examination will be designed to assess basic oral communication skills.

Multilingual and Sign Language Pay Differential. A. Bargaining unit members who are occasionally required to use multilingual or sign language skills on the job may receive a pay differential in accordance with the criteria presented in this Section 17.3. B. The language skills for which a multilingual differential is paid will be determined by the Employer, based on the numbers of County residents who speak a language other than “spoken English.” Languages, other than English, that are spoken by substantial numbers of County residents will be determined eligible for pay differential eligibility. If a language is spoken by a substantial number of County residents, then there is a significant likelihood that bargaining unit members will have occasional need to communicate in that language. 10 Only employees regularly assigned as Safety Officer and/or Safety Officer relief will be eligible for Assignment Pay. Per actions on April 30, 2020, May 5, 2020, and May 13, 2020, the County Council did not approve funding for this provision. See Appendix IX. 11 Only employees regularly assigned as Emergency Medical Services – Duty Officer and/or Emergency Medical Services – Duty Officer Relief will be eligible for Assignment Pay. Per actions on April 30, 2020, May 5, 2020, and May 13, 2020, the County Council did not approve funding for this provision. See Appendix IX. C. A pay differential will be paid to all bargaining unit members who pass a proficiency examination in basic multilingual or signing skills in a language, other than “spoken English,” that has been determined eligible for receipt of the pay differential. All bargaining unit members will be afforded an opportunity to qualify for the multilingual pay differential. This program shall not be administered in an arbitrary, capricious or discriminatory manner. D. Basic multilingual or signing skills are defined as those skills primarily required for signing or oral communication and comprehension, such as those used in conversation with citizens to whom fire and rescue services are provided. E. Proficiency examination: Prior to becoming eligible for the pay differential, the bargaining unit member must pass a language proficiency examination administered by the Xxxxxxxxxx County Office of Human Resources in a language that has been determined eligible for receipt of the pay differential. Testing will consist of an oral communication performance examination administered to those bargaining unit members who seek the multilingual pay differential. This examination will be designed to assess basic oral communication skills.

Multilingual and Sign Language Pay Differential. A. Bargaining unit members who are occasionally required to use multilingual or sign language skills on the job may receive a pay differential in accordance with the criteria presented in this Section 17.3. B. The language skills for which a multilingual differential is paid will be determined by the Employer, based on the numbers of County residents who speak a language other than “spoken English.” Languages, other than English, that are spoken by substantial numbers of County residents will be determined eligible for pay differential eligibility. If a language is spoken by a substantial number of County residents, then there is a significant likelihood that bargaining unit members will have occasional need to communicate in that language. C. A pay differential will be paid to all bargaining unit members who pass a proficiency 10 Only employees regularly assigned as Safety Officer and/or Safety Officer relief will be eligible for Assignment Pay. Per actions on April 30, 2020, May 5, 2020, and May 13, 2020, the County Council did not approve funding for this provision. See Appendix IX. 11 Only employees regularly assigned as Emergency Medical Services – Duty Officer and/or Emergency Medical Services – Duty Officer Relief will be eligible for Assignment Pay. Per actions on April 30, 2020, May 5, 2020, and May 13, 2020, the County Council did not approve funding for this provision. See Appendix IX. examination in basic multilingual or signing skills in a language, other than “spoken English,” that has been determined eligible for receipt of the pay differential. All bargaining unit members will be afforded an opportunity to qualify for the multilingual pay differential. This program shall not be administered in an arbitrary, capricious or discriminatory manner. D. Basic multilingual or signing skills are defined as those skills primarily required for signing or oral communication and comprehension, such as those used in conversation with citizens to whom fire and rescue services are provided. E. Proficiency examination: Prior to becoming eligible for the pay differential, the bargaining unit member must pass a language proficiency examination administered by the Xxxxxxxxxx Montgomery County Office of Human Resources in a language that has been determined eligible for receipt of the pay differential. Testing will consist of an oral communication performance examination administered to those bargaining unit members who seek the multilingual pay differential. This examination will be designed to assess basic oral communication skills.

Multilingual and Sign Language Pay Differential. A. Bargaining unit members who are occasionally required to use multilingual or sign language skills on the job may receive a pay differential in accordance with the criteria presented in this Section 17.3. B. The language skills for which a multilingual differential is paid will be determined by the Employer, based on the numbers of County residents who speak a language other than “spoken English.” Languages, other than English, that are spoken by substantial numbers of County residents will be determined eligible for pay differential eligibility. If a language is spoken by a substantial number of County residents, then there is a significant likelihood that bargaining unit members will have occasional need to communicate in that language. C. A pay differential will be paid to all bargaining unit members who pass a proficiency examination in basic multilingual or signing skills in a language, other than “spoken English,” that has been determined eligible for receipt of the pay differential. All bargaining unit members will be afforded an opportunity to qualify for the multilingual pay differential. This program shall not be administered in an arbitrary, capricious or discriminatory manner. D. Basic multilingual or signing skills are defined as those skills primarily required for signing or oral communication and comprehension, such as those used in conversation with citizens to whom fire and rescue services are provided. E. Proficiency examination: Prior to becoming eligible for the pay differential, the bargaining unit member must pass a language proficiency examination administered by the Xxxxxxxxxx Montgomery County Office of Human Resources in a language that has been determined eligible for receipt of the pay differential. Testing will consist of an oral communication performance examination administered to those bargaining unit members who seek the multilingual pay differential. This examination will be designed to assess basic oral communication skills.