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Classification Phraseology as of:
9/1/2023
 
Classification Code:
8868
 
Phraseology:

COLLEGES OR SCHOOLS — private — not automobile schools — professors, teachers or academic professional employees

Footnote:

Academic professional employees consist of, but are not limited to, deans, chancellors, vice chancellors, directors, principals, assistant principals, presidents, vice presidents, librarians, registrars, curriculum developers, psychologists, speech therapists and counselors. The responsibilities of such employees typically include planning, directing, administering, counseling or curriculum development. This classification includes day care, preschools or before or after school programs operated by private colleges or schools.

This classification also applies to teachers’ aides and tutors, nurses, athletic team coaches and library employees.

This classification also applies to Independent Living Skills (ILS) instructional programs that are administered through state-contracted Regional Centers.

The operation of religious organizations, including but not limited to churches, temples, mosques and synagogues shall be separately classified as 8840, Churches, Temples, Mosques and Synagogues – clergy, professional assistants, or-ganists or members of choir, and 9015(4), Churches, Temples, Mosques and Synagogues – all employees other than clergy, professional assistants, organists, members of choir, Clerical Office Employees or Clerical Telecommuter Employees.

Overnight camps or retreat facilities shall be separately classified as 9048(1), Camps or Retreat Facilities.

Supported Living Services (SLS) provided to developmentally disabled individuals or In-Home Support Services (IHSS) shall be separately classified as 8827(1), Home Care Services.

The operation of colleges or schools by municipal, state or other public agencies shall be classified as 8875(1), Public Colleges or Schools.

Also refer to companion Classification 9101, Colleges or Schools — private — not automobile schools — all employees other than professors, teachers, or academic professional employees — including cafeterias.

If an employee who performs duties described by Classification 8868 also performs duties described by Classification 9101, the payroll of that employee may be divided between Classifications 8868 and 9101, provided the employer maintains accurate records supported by time cards or time book entries that show such division. Refer to Section V, Rule 3.

Automobile driving schools shall be classified as follows:

  • Driving or classroom instruction — 8748, Automobile or Truck Dealers — vehicle salespersons
  • Vehicle maintenance or repair — 8391, Automobile or Truck Dealers — all employees other than vehicle salespersons

Child care or supervisory services, including but not limited to day care, preschools, kindergartens and before or after school programs not in connection with public or private schools which provide instruction for first grade and higher shall be classified as 9059, Day Care Centers.

Recreational or educational day camps that do not include overnight lodging for camp participants shall be classified as 9059, Day Care Centers.

Rules:

USRP, Part 3, Section V, Rule 3, Division of Single Employee's Payroll

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Effective DatePure Premium RateNote
9/1/2023$0.53New/Renewal
9/1/2022$0.62New/Renewal
9/1/2021$0.66New/Renewal
Prior Phraseology and Footnote:
Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnoteEffective Date

Phraseology:

COLLEGES OR SCHOOLS — private — not automobile schools — professors, teachers or academic professional employees

Footnote:

Academic professional employees consist of, but are not limited to, deans, chancellors, vice chancellors, directors, principals, assistant principals, presidents, vice presidents, librarians, registrars, curriculum developers, psychologists, speech therapists and counselors. The responsibilities of such employees typically include planning, directing, administering, counseling or curriculum development.

This classification also applies to teachers’ aides and tutors, athletic team coaches and library employees.

This classification also applies to Independent Living Skills (ILS) instructional programs that are administered through state-contracted Regional Centers.

The operation of religious organizations, including but not limited to churches, temples, mosques and synagogues shall be separately classified in accordance with the provisions of the Multiple Enterprises rule.

The operation of colleges or schools by municipal, state or other public agencies shall be classified as 8875(1), Public Colleges or Schools.

Also refer to companion Classification 9101, Colleges or Schools — private — not automobile schools — all employees other than professors, teachers, or academic professional employees — including cafeterias.

If an employee who performs duties described by Classification 8868 also performs duties described by Classification 9101, the payroll of that employee may be divided between Classifications 8868 and 9101, provided the employer maintains accurate records supported by time cards or time book entries that show such division. Refer to Section V, Rule 3.

Recreational or educational day camps that do not include overnight lodging for camp participants shall be classified as 9059, Day Care Centers.

Overnight camps shall be separately classified as 9048(1), Camps.

Automobile driving schools shall be classified as follows:

  • Driving or classroom instruction — 8748, Automobile or Truck Dealers — vehicle salespersons
  • Vehicle maintenance or repair — 8391, Automobile or Truck Dealers — all employees other than vehicle salespersons

Supported Living Services (SLS) provided to developmentally disabled individuals or In-Home Support Services (IHSS) shall be separately classified as 8827(1), Home Care Services.

9/1/2022
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