Common use of Working in Higher Classification Clause in Contracts

Working in Higher Classification. Departments with prior approval from the City Manager or City Manager’s designee, may assign an employee to work in a higher class provided the employee meets the minimum qualifications for the assignment. Such assignments shall be in writing and shall indicate the reasons, length and duties of the assignment. To be eligible for higher-class pay, the employee must meet the minimum qualifications and perform a majority of the duties of the higher class to qualify. Employees shall be compensated for higher class pay on an hour-for-hour basis. An approved annual blanket authorization must be on file for any employee who is so assigned. Employees meeting these requirements will be compensated at the lowest step of the higher classification that provides at least a five percent (5%) differential for the time worked.

Working in Higher Classification. ‌ Departments with prior approval from the City Manager or City Manager’s designee, may assign an employee to work in a higher class provided the employee meets the minimum qualifications for the assignment. Such assignments shall be in writing and shall indicate the reasons, length and duties of the assignment. To be eligible for higher-class pay, the employee must meet the minimum qualifications and perform a majority of the duties of the higher class to qualify. Employees shall be compensated for higher class pay on an hour-for-hour basis. An approved annual blanket authorization must be on file for any employee who is so assigned. Employees meeting these requirements will be compensated at the lowest step of the higher classification that provides at least a five percent (5%) differential for the time worked.