Common use of Recruitment and Retention Differentials Clause in Contracts

Recruitment and Retention Differentials. The State and the Union agree to the following general provisions for authorization of recruitment and/or retention differentials: A. Upon justification of need and approval by the Department of Personnel Administration (DPA), employees in Unit 3 classifications used by the Departments of Corrections, Developmental Services, Education, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Veterans’ Affairs, and Youth Authority may receive a recruitment and/or retention differential for specific positions, classifications, facilities, or geographic locations. Circumstances which may support the need for recruitment and/or retention differentials may include but are not limited to situations such as remote institutions/facilities which cannot recruit qualified staff, institutions/facilities where prevailing compensation provisions exceed those offered by the State, or classifications in high demand. B. The amount of recruitment and/or retention differential shall not exceed $500 per month, and certification of available funding must be provided by the implementing department and approved by the Department of Finance. C. The State agrees to provide the Union with a minimum of 30 days’ notice prior to implementation or discontinuance of a recruitment and/or retention differential, and to meet and discuss impact. D. Permanent employees who work less than full time (either on a Contract schedule or a 9/12, 10/12, or 11/12 schedule and permanent intermittent employees shall be eligible to receive approved recruitment and/or retention differentials. Payments for these employees shall be calculated on a pro rata basis. E. Recruitment and/or retention payments shall not be considered compensation for purpose of retirement contributions. F. All approved recruitment and/or retention differentials shall be initially authorized for a period of 12 months and may be renewed for additional 12-month periods.