ARTICLE
XVII
JOB
AND WORK SECURITY
SECTION 1. Work usually performed by the employees covered under this agreement shall not be contracted out if it will result in a loss of employment to employees covered by this agreement.
SECTION 2. Any employee may be assigned temporarily to perform duties of a higher classification in an emergency situation. In such event, the employee is to be compensated for at the higher rate of pay if applicable. No employee will be required to work in a higher classification for more than 20 work days per year. During said 20 days, employees shall receive a differential of $.20 per hour for each hour worked in such higher classification (title).
SECTION 3. An employee who is assigned temporary duties of a lower classification, shall be compensated at the employees regular rate of pay.
SECTION 4. In a layoff (reduction in force) affected permanent employees shall be given 30 calendar days notice of such layoff. The County reserves the right, at its option, to provide pay in lieu of such notice.