Transfers to a Lower Rated Classification Sample Clauses
The "Transfers to a Lower Rated Classification" clause governs the process by which an employee may be reassigned to a job classification with a lower pay grade or status. Typically, this clause outlines the circumstances under which such transfers can occur, such as organizational restructuring, performance issues, or employee requests, and may specify the impact on wages, seniority, and benefits. Its core practical function is to provide a clear framework for managing downward job transfers, ensuring both employer and employee understand the implications and procedures, thereby reducing disputes and maintaining fairness in workforce management.
Transfers to a Lower Rated Classification. If an Employee is transferred to a lower rated classification, the Employee will be advised the reasons for the transfer in writing and such transfer will be subject to the grievance procedure. The Employee will receive in the new classification the next rate below the Employee’s present wage rate and will progress within the scale for such lower rated classification according to the seniority hours within such lower rated classification subsequent to the date of transfer, provided that if the Employee is at the maximum level in the present classification then the Employee shall receive not less than the maximum level of the lower rated classification.
Transfers to a Lower Rated Classification. 614 In the event an employee transfers to a lower-rated classification, the rate will be adjusted to the appropriate rate of the same tenured step for the new classification as of the date the employee first assumes the duties of said lower rated classification. 615 Standby Pay 616 Effective July 3, 2006, employees on standby will be paid one-half (1/2) their regular hourly rate of pay up to a maximum of ten dollars ($10.00) for each hour spent in standby. Effective October 1, 2007 or the beginning of the pay period closest to October 1, 2007, employees on standby will be paid one-half (1/2) of their regular rate of pay up to a maximum of twelve dollars ($12.00) for each hour on standby. Actual work time shall begin when the employee arrives at the facility, and shall end when the employee leaves, provided however, that the employee shall be guaranteed a minimum of two (2) hour's work or pay for each time called in. An employee shall receive time and one-half (1 1/2) the regular rate of pay, rather than the standby allowance, for all hours actually worked or guaranteed during the standby period. 617 Reporting Pay 618 Regular scheduled employees who report to work or employees who are notified and do report for work shall be paid two (2) hours at their base hourly rate in the event no work becomes available. 619 At the Employer's discretion, the employee(s) who report may be assigned to other work of the same general level of work for which qualified in lieu of their being released. Employees who refuse the alternate assignment will not receive reporting pay. 620 In the event no alternate work is available, reporting time may be determined as being allowed time (no work performed) and the two (2) hours will be paid. Any allowed time hours paid shall not be counted as hours worked during the normal workday or normal workweek and shall not count toward overtime. 621 Hours actually worked under this provision shall count toward the payment of overtime. 622 The provisions of this section do not apply in the event that: 623 Strikes, work stoppages in connection with labor disputes, or failure of utilities, or acts of God interfere with work being provided: or 624 An employee is not put to work or is laid off after having been put to work, either at his/her own request or due to his/her own fault; or 625 The Employer gives such reasonable notice, as determined by the Employer and the Union, of a change in schedule or reporting time and that the employee scheduled...