Common use of Merit/Progression Increases Clause in Contracts

Merit/Progression Increases. M erit pay results in an employee's salary progressing through a given salary range. When an employee's contribution and performance is consistent with the relevant level descriptor, their salary can advance through a merit increase up to the top of their salary range. The size of the increase is determined using a Performance Pay Grid which provides guideline increases for each performance level and salary grade. The Performance Pay Grid is available in the XXX as well as in the collective agreement. In the unusual situation where an employees performance is more consistent with a lower level descriptor, no merit or progressional increase would be awarded. CSE Compensation System Page 7 The budget for each salary review is based on the statistical distribution of performance for the general population as specified in the Collective Agreement and on the rate of progression through the ranges necessary to maintain competitive salaries.