Common use of Merit Increase Clause in Contracts

Merit Increase. Merit increases are not automatic. At the time an employee is evaluated for a longevity increase an employee is also eligible for consideration for a merit increase. The merit increase is reserved for that small percent of employees who are demonstrating superior job performance by working above and beyond their job description or producing a volume of work in excess of what is normally expected from someone in an employee’s job classification.

Merit Increase. Merit increases are not automatic. At the time an employee is evaluated for a longevity increase increase, an employee is also eligible for consideration for a merit increase. The merit increase is reserved for that small percent of employees who are demonstrating superior job performance by working above and beyond their job description or producing a volume of work in excess of what is normally expected from someone in an employee’s job classification.