Pay Rates and Ranges Clause Samples
The "Pay Rates and Ranges" clause defines the specific compensation levels or salary bands applicable to employees or contractors under an agreement. It typically outlines the minimum and maximum pay for particular roles, job grades, or classifications, and may specify how adjustments or increases are determined over time. This clause ensures transparency and consistency in compensation, helping both parties understand the financial terms and reducing the risk of disputes over pay.
Pay Rates and Ranges. 13.01 The rates of pay contained in Appendix 1 shall be the rates paid to Employees for the particular classification they occupy.
13.02 New Employees will normally start at the minimum rate in the scale for the position, however, new Employees with previous related experience may have their starting rate adjusted as follows:
(i) With a minimum of two (2) years experience, the second step in the scale.
(ii) With a minimum of three (3) years experience, the third step in the scale.
(iii) With a minimum of four (4) years experience, the fourth step in the scale.
(iv) With a minimum of five (5) years experience, the fifth step in the scale.
(v) With a minimum of six (6) years experience, the sixth step in the scale.
(vi) With a minimum of seven (7) years experience, the seventh step in the scale.
(i) Upon promotion, an Employee will have his/her salary adjusted to the step in the new pay range which will provide a minimum 5% increase provided that the maximum of the new range will not be exceeded.
(a) Where an Employee, who is not in any analyst stream as defined by Article 11.03 (iii), successfully bids on a classification in the analyst area that has a lower starting salary than he/she is presently receiving, then that employee will continue to receive his/her present salary until such time that the rate of pay relating to the length of time spent in the new classification exceeds the Employee’s existing rate. At that time, the Employee will convert to the rate in the new range. All other benefits will accrue to the Employee;
(b) Where an Employee in any analyst stream successfully bids on a classification that has a lower starting salary than he/she is presently receiving, then that employee will continue to receive his/her present salary for a period of thirty (30) days. At the expiration of the ninety (90) days, the employee will either revert back to his/her former classification and pay, or remain in the new position at the new salary.
(iii) Where an Employee in a Clerical or Data Entry position successfully bids on an Operator I or an Operator Trainee position, the Employee’s wage will be adjusted under one
(1) of the following guidelines:
(a) If the Employee holds a position that has a higher top of the range than the Operator I top of the range, the Employee will continue to receive his/her rate of pay until the Operator I rate equals or exceeds that rate. At this time, the Employee will convert to the Operator I range.
(b) If an Employee holds a po...