Section 45182 Of Article 3. Differential Compensation From California Education Code >> Division 3. >> Title 2. >> Part 25. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 3.

. The governing board of any school district may provide differential compensation to those classified employees who perform duties of a distasteful, dangerous, or unique nature when, in the opinion of the board, such compensation is reasonably justified. In a merit system district, such differentials shall be based upon findings and recommendations of the personnel commission and shall not be applied in a manner contrary to the principle of like pay for like service.