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22.
The disadvantages of using educational qualifications to determine starting rates are :-
23.
(a)
(b)
too much weight may be given to educational achievement and too little to job content and practical experience;
efforts may be made to upgrade minimum educational requirements for a particular grade beyond those strictly necessary, as a means of enhancing the pay of that grade.
V Other Factors Affecting Grade Pay
Apart from educational qualifications there are a number of other factors which may be taken into account in determining pay.
Where these factors apply to a substantial majority of a grade, they may lead to the grant of additional increments in the grade pay scale, either at the bottom or the top, or both. When these factors apply to a minority of
a grade they may be compensated by the payment of an allowance.
24.
The factors which may presently lead to additional pay are set out below. The Commission would appreciate views on whether or not these factors should attract extra pay, whether there are any other factors which should be taken into account and whether these factors should be acknowledged by adjustments to the pay scale or by the payment of an
allowance.
(a) Shift Work
(b)
(c)
(d)
Shift work involves working during evenings, nights and at weekends and can therefore lead to disruption of normal family life.
Enforcement Duties
Enforcement duties involving confrontation with the public can result in social stigma and strain.
Dangerous or Obnoxious Duties
These are duties where the work is generally recognised as being distasteful or dangerous, for example working in a mortuary or with explosives.
Requirement to work on public holidays and weekends
There are a number of jobs requiring regular public holiday and weekend working, but not on shift. This may be regarded as disrupting family life. Such work is usually compensated for by overtime or adequate time off in lieu.
/(e)
Requirement