Legal Definitions - higher scale

Definition: A range of wage rates that are higher than the standard or lower rates.

Examples:

• A company may offer a higher scale of pay for employees with more experience or specialized skills.
• In the English Supreme Court of Judicature, a solicitor may charge a higher scale fee for certain types of cases, such as those seeking injunctive relief.

The examples illustrate that a higher scale refers to a range of rates that are above the standard or lower rates. In the case of employee wages, a higher scale may be offered to incentivize and reward more experienced or skilled workers. In the legal context, a higher scale fee may be charged for more complex or specialized cases.