KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: OUT-OF-CLASS AND ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES BONUSES

One of the benefits of being a CAPE member is knowing that you will be compensated for the work you do, regardless of the situation.

For many members, working out-of-class or having additional responsibilities means they may be entitled to bonuses. CAPE negotiated a means for members to receive a two standard salary levels bonus (approximately 5.5 percent) if a member has been assigned a special project or assignment, or are performing duties that are reserved for employees in higher classification. These bonuses – known as either an Additional Responsibilities Bonus (ARB) or an Out-of-Class Bonus are outlined in each MOU, under sections titled “Special Pay Practices and Provisions” and “Out-of- Class Assignment.”

There are different eligibility requirements for receiving an ARB or Out-of-Class bonus.
• Members are eligible for an ARB if they have been assigned a special project or assignment that requires the performance of additional duties and responsibilities beyond those within your classification; you are performing all the significant duties; or your assignments are those performed by employees at a higher level classification. There does not need to be a vacant funded position allocated to this higher level classification.
• Members are eligible for an Out-of-Class bonus if they are performing all the significant duties; or your assignments are those performed by employees in a higher level classification for more than 20 consecutive working days; and there exists a vacant funded position allocated to this higher level classification.

If you believe you are eligible for either type of bonus, different procedures apply. ARBs require members to make a written request for this bonus and provide information that confirms eligibility for the bonus to departmental management. Management must receive the CEO’s approval to pay this bonus and must notify you of the CEO’s decision within 45 business days of receipt of your request. For Out-of-Class bonuses, the procedure allows for members or a CAPE representative to request the bonus and provide information that confirms eligibility for the bonus to departmental management. Management has the authority to grant or deny the request and must respond with its decision within 30 business days of the request.