USPS – NPMHU Contract Interpretation Manual
Sources: National Arbitration Award AB-W-1520, Arbitrator H. Gamser, dated October 25, 1975; National Arbitration Award AC-NAT-6743, Arbitrator S. Garrett, dated May 25, 1977. Section 25.2 Higher Level Pay An employee who is detailed to higher level work shall be paid at the higher level for time actually spent on such job. An employee's higher level rate shall be determined as if promoted to the position. An employee temporarily assigned or detailed to a lower level position shall be paid at the employee's own rate. [See Memo, page 146] As the employee’s higher level rate is determined as if he/she had been promoted to the position, the employee receives credit for the time on detail for purposes of attaining the next step. Source: ELM 422.441 Part-time flexible employees are paid at the part-time flexible hourly rate for the higher level position. Source: ELM 422.431 Section 25.3 Written Orders Any employee detailed to higher level work shall be given a written management order, stating beginning and approximate termination, and directing the employee to perform the duties of the higher level position. Such written order shall be accepted as authorization for the higher level pay. The failure of management to give a written order is not grounds for denial of higher level pay if the employee was otherwise directed to perform the duties. Normally, employees are notified of their assignment to higher level work by receipt of PS Form 1723, Assignment Order. However, the failure of management to provide a Form 1723 or other written order is not grounds for denial of higher level pay if the employee was otherwise directed to perform the duties. For employees detailed to temporary supervisory positions (204b), local management must provide copies of Form 1723, showing the beginning and ending times of the detail period, to the local union in advance of the detail or modification thereto. Source: Article 12 (Section 12.3B12.)
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