Advancement and Reduction in Grade Clause Samples
The Advancement and Reduction in Grade clause establishes the conditions under which an employee's job grade or rank may be increased (advanced) or decreased (reduced). Typically, this clause outlines the criteria for promotion, such as performance evaluations or completion of certain training, as well as the circumstances that may lead to demotion, like disciplinary actions or failure to meet job requirements. Its core practical function is to provide a clear and fair process for adjusting employee status, ensuring transparency and consistency in personnel management decisions.
Advancement and Reduction in Grade. Employees who do not maintain a satisfactory level of performance shall be denied advancement and may be reduced within grade upon approval of the Library Director. Any such denial or reduction shall be appealable through the Discipline provision.
Advancement and Reduction in Grade. Employees who do not maintain a satisfactory level of performance may be denied step advancement, and may be reduced within grade upon approval of the supervisor, manager or designee. Employees who are reduced in-grade shall have the right to appeal pursuant to the Discipline provision. (This subsection shall not apply to temporary employees.) In the event that an employee is on a PIP or under investigation for potential misconduct that, if proven, could prevent step advancement, such step advancement may be suspended pending the outcome. If after PIP evaluation or investigation, the employee receives a satisfactory appraisal, step advancement shall be conferred retroactively. Denial of step advancement shall not be appealable.