Career Development Increases Clause Samples
The 'Career Development Increases' clause establishes the conditions under which employees may receive salary increases tied to their professional growth or achievement of specific career milestones. Typically, this clause outlines criteria such as completion of additional training, attainment of certifications, or progression to higher job classifications that trigger eligibility for pay raises. Its core practical function is to incentivize ongoing employee development and ensure that compensation reflects enhanced skills or responsibilities, thereby supporting both workforce motivation and organizational growth.
Career Development Increases. Career Development Increases shall have values as listed in the Schedule of Salaries. The number of Career Development Increases in each rank shall be listed in the Schedule of Salaries (Article 18.3). The salary grids represent continuums whereby employees are entitled to the following: employees in the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, Assistant Librarian, Associate Librarian, and Librarian may receive a career total of 19 Career Development Increases of value defined in Article 18.3, Instructors and Lecturers may receive 12 Career Development Increases of value defined in Article 18.3. Except as provided for in Article 18.2.6 or awarded according to Article 17.5.7 an employee’s entitlement to receive an annual Career Development Increase shall be limited by the maximum CDI count for each rank as defined in Article 18.3. Career Development Increases advanced on appointment according to Article 18.2.6 or awarded according to Article 17.5.7, reduce the Career Development Increase entitlement within the rank and the career total accordingly. Employees whose CDI count is a fraction below the maximum CDI count for the rank shall receive a fraction of a CDI to the maximum CDI count for the rank. Disputes relating to the calculation of Career Development Increase entitlement shall be resolved by the Joint Committee for the Management of the Agreement.