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Washington County adopts bilingual pay policy; county says ASL is eligible
Summary
The board unanimously adopted a county bilingual pay policy Dec. 17. County HR clarified that any language, including American Sign Language, meets eligibility and is measured against the policy's 20% threshold.
HILLSBORO, Ore. — The Washington County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Dec. 17 to adopt a county bilingual pay policy, with staff clarifying that the policy covers spoken and signed languages.
Commissioner Fye raised a question about American Sign Language during discussion. Lisa Takich, the county’s chief human resources officer, said the policy’s eligibility includes "any language, including American sign language," and that the policy uses a 20% threshold to determine pay eligibility for bilingual duties.
Chair Harrington said the policy was refined after outreach and consultation with the Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement, and thanked staff and employees for participation. The board adopted the resolution and order as moved and seconded; the motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
The policy will apply across departments and human-resources staff will continue implementation work and communications to employees.
