Merit Increase and Denials Sample Clauses
The 'Merit Increase and Denials' clause defines the conditions under which employees may receive salary increases based on their performance, as well as the circumstances in which such increases may be withheld. Typically, this clause outlines the evaluation process, criteria for merit-based raises, and the possibility of denying increases due to unsatisfactory performance or other specified reasons. Its core function is to establish transparent guidelines for rewarding employee achievement while also providing a framework for withholding increases when performance expectations are not met, thereby promoting fairness and accountability in compensation decisions.
Merit Increase and Denials. A. Upon progress and productivity, employees may be considered for increase from one step in the salary range to next step in the salary range, as set forth in County Code sections 3.04.0707 and 3.04.080
B. Nothing in this section should be construed to prevent any pay for performance strategies.
C. An employee must receive an overall rating equivalent to satisfactory or above in order to receive the merit increase.
D. A Department Head shall withhold a merit increase for an employee whose work performance has received an overall rating that is less than satisfactory.
E. The Department Head shall notify the affected employee and the Human Resources Director of the decision to deny a merit increase.
1. The Department Head shall endeavor to provide the employee and the Human Resources Director notice of this decision to deny a merit increase, at least ten (10) days prior to the date on which the employee is eligible for the merit increase.
2. Denial of a merit increase must be supported by a performance evaluation and include a corrective action plan.
3. In the event a merit increase is denied, the affected employee shall be revaluated within three (3) months of the initial denial of the merit increase, and periodically thereafter, if appropriate for the corrective action plan.
Merit Increase and Denials. A. Upon progress and productivity, employees may be considered for increase from one step in the salary range to next step in the salary range, as set forth in County Code sections 3.04.0707 and 3.04.080
B. Nothing in this section should be construed to prevent any pay for performance strategies.
C. An employee must receive an overall rating equivalent to satisfactory or above in order to receive the merit increase.
D. A Department Head shall withhold a merit increase for an employee whose work performance has received an overall rating that is less than satisfactory.
E. The Department Head shall notify the affected employee and the Human Resources Director of the decision to deny a merit increase.
1. The Department Head shall endeavor to provide the employee and the Human Resources Director notice of this decision to deny a merit increase, at least ten (10) days prior to the date on which the employee is eligible for the merit increase.