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| Uniform Allowance Most employees who are required to wear uniforms receive a cash allowance for uniform purchase and maintenance. (Refer to the appropriate Memorandum of Understanding for details.) Professional Fee Reimbursement Employees who are required to maintain federal or State licenses as a condition of employment may be reimbursed up to $500 annually for those fees. (Refer to the appropriate Memorandum of Understanding and/or the County Administrative Procedures manual for details.) Longevity Pay Employees in certain bargaining groups with 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 or more years of service earn 2%, 4%, 6%, 8% or 10% of base pay each period as longevity pay. Longevity pay applies to employees belonging to Central California Association of Public Employees (CCAPE), the Kern County Prosecutor's Association (KCPA), and employees designated as "Confidential" for bargaining purposes, Suggestion Award Program This program is designed to encourage employees to bring ideas which will increase revenue or cost savings (tangible) or improve safety, working conditions, morale or services (intangible) to the attention of management. Suggestions determined to be eligible for award may receive cash equal to 10% of the first year's savings/revenue (up to $10,000), or, for intangible benefit awards, cash from $35 - $100. Program Details Service Awards Upon achieving a specified number of years of service, permanent employees are eligible to receive a recognition award which is symbolic of their achievement and which demonstrates the County's appreciation for their service. Awards are provided in conjunction with the following service anniversaries: 10 year, 20 year, 25 year, 30 year, and 35 year. Upon reaching these milestones, employees are offered a choice from a selection of awards (e.g., jewelry, clocks, art, pens, luggage and crystal). |
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