Common use of Exceptional Merit Increases Clause in Contracts

Exceptional Merit Increases. 1. Employees with commendation level performance may be granted an Exceptional Merit Increase for a maximum of a one-step increase to the next consecutive step within the salary range, unless in conjunction with a normal merit increase where a maximum two step increase would be permitted. Exceptional Merit Increases not done in conjunction with a normal merit increase will be effective at the beginning of a pay period and can be no earlier than the pay period in which the supervisor delegated the responsibility by the Appointing Authority. 2. Union may discuss problems in the Exceptional Merit Cash Payment Program with the Human Resources Department. Management shall provide Union an opportunity to review awards quarterly.

Exceptional Merit Increases. 1. Employees with commendation level performance may be granted an Exceptional Merit Increase for a maximum of a one-one step increase to the next consecutive step within the salary range, unless in conjunction with a normal merit increase where a maximum two step increase would be permitted. Exceptional Merit Increases not done in conjunction with a normal merit increase will be effective at the beginning of a pay period period, and can be no earlier than the pay period in which the supervisor delegated the responsibility by the Appointing Authority. 2. Union may discuss problems in the Exceptional Merit Cash Payment Program with the Human Resources Department. Management shall provide Union an opportunity to review awards quarterly.