May a staff member receive a stipend for additional duties?
The duties of all jobs evolve over time, so just assuming a new task, responsibility, or even special-project assignment generally would not warrant a pay adjustment. However, there are certain situations in which a temporary stipend may be appropriate. For example, if a supervisory-level position becomes vacant, and a subordinate employee is asked to assume the duties of the higher-level position on an acting basis until the position is filled, a stipend may be justified. Such a stipend generally should not continue for more than 12 months. As a general guideline, a stipend for assuming the full responsibilities of a higher-level position may be up to: Ten percent of the employee’s current salary or the minimum of the higher position’s pay grade, whichever is greater. If an employee assumes some, but not all, of the higher-level duties, a proportionate stipend may be appropriate. Please consult with the Classification & Pay Analyst in advance if you are considering a stipend for a sta
