Common use of Pay Rates and Ranges Clause in Contracts

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 position that has a lower top of the range than the Operator I top of the range, the Employee will move to the step of the Operator I that is nearest to their current range and that is at least equal to their current salary. The increment date will be set to one year from commencement of new duties. (i) When an Employee has been involuntarily demoted other than during a probationary period, he/she shall not suffer a loss in wages, however, such Employee will not be eligible for any further rate increases until the steps in his/her new pay range exceed his/her existing rate of pay. (ii) Where an Employee voluntarily accepts demotion, his/her salary will be adjusted to the step in the new pay range as follows: (a) Less than one (1) year’s related experience, the bottom step. (b) More than one (1) year but less than two (2) years related experience, the second step in the range. (c) More than two (2) years but less than three (3) years related experience, the third step in the range. (d) More than three (3) years related experience, the fourth step in the range. (e) More than four (4) years related experience, the fifth step in the range. (f) More than five (5) years related experience, the sixth step in the range. (g) More than six (6) years related experience, the seventh step in the range. 13.05 An Employee shall be entitled annually to an increment within their pay range except that with the mutual agreement of the Union and the Company, an Employee may have their increment withheld on the basis of unsatisfactory performance. Increment dates will be adjusted as follows: Where the Employee’s appointment falls within a pay period, the increment will be assigned to the first day of the closest pay period. Example: If the anniversary date is within the first seven (7) days after the pay cycle starts, the employee will receive the increment on the first day of that pay period. If the anniversary date is eight (8) days after a pay cycle starts, the employee will receive the increment on the first day of the following pay period.

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 Page 52 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 one (1) of the following guidelines: (a) 1. 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) 2. If an Employee holds a position that has a lower top of the range than the Operator I top of the range, the Employee will move to the step of the Operator I that is nearest to their current range and that is at least equal to their current salary. The increment date will be set to one year from commencement of new duties. (i) When an Employee has been involuntarily demoted other than during a probationary period, he/she shall not suffer a loss in wages, however, such Employee will not be eligible for any further rate increases until the steps in his/her new pay range exceed his/her existing rate of pay. (ii) Where an Employee voluntarily accepts demotion, his/her salary will be adjusted to the step in the new pay range as follows: (a) Less than one (1) year’s related experience, the bottom step. (b) More than one (1) year but less than two (2) years related experience, the second step in the range. (c) More than two (2) years but less than three (3) years related experience, the third step in the range. (d) More than three (3) years related experience, the fourth step in the range. (e) More than four (4) years related experience, the fifth step in the range. (f) More than five (5) years related experience, the sixth step in the range. (g) More than six (6) years related experience, the seventh step in the range. 13.05 An Employee shall be entitled annually to an increment within their his/her pay range except that with the mutual agreement of the Union and the Company, an Employee may have their his/her increment withheld on the basis of unsatisfactory performance. Increment dates will be adjusted as follows: : (i) Where the Employee’s appointment falls within a pay periodthe period beginning with the first day of the month and ending with the fifteenth (15th) day of the month, the increment date will be assigned adjusted to the first day of that month. (ii) Where the closest pay period. Example: If the anniversary date is Employee’s appointment falls within the first seven period beginning with the sixteenth (716th) days after day of the pay cycle startsmonth and ending with the last day of the month, the employee increment date will receive the increment on be adjusted to the first day of that pay period. If the anniversary date is eight (8) days after a pay cycle starts, the employee will receive the increment on the first 1st) day of the following pay periodmonth.

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 position that has a lower top of the range than the Operator I top of the range, the Employee will move to the step of the Operator I that is nearest to their current range and that is at least equal to their current salary. The increment date will be set to one year from commencement of new duties. (i) When an Employee has been involuntarily demoted other than during a probationary period, he/she shall not suffer a loss in wages, however, such Employee will not be eligible for any further rate increases until the steps in his/her new pay range exceed his/her existing rate of pay. (ii) Where an Employee voluntarily accepts demotion, his/her salary will be adjusted to the step in the new pay range as follows: (a) Less than one (1) year’s related experience, the bottom step. (b) More than one (1) year but less than two (2) years related experience, the second step in the range. (c) More than two (2) years but less than three (3) years related experience, the third step in the range. (d) More than three (3) years related experience, the fourth step in the range. (e) More than four (4) years related experience, the fifth step in the range. (f) More than five (5) years related experience, the sixth step in the range. (g) More than six (6) years related experience, the seventh step in the range. 13.05 An Employee shall be entitled annually to an increment within their his/her pay range except that with the mutual agreement of the Union and the Company, an Employee may have their his/her increment withheld on the basis of unsatisfactory performance. Increment dates will be adjusted as follows: : (i) Where the Employee’s appointment falls within a pay periodthe period beginning with the first day of the month and ending with the fifteenth (15th) day of the month, the increment date will be assigned adjusted to the first day of that month. (ii) Where the closest pay period. Example: If the anniversary date is Employee’s appointment falls within the first seven period beginning with the sixteenth (716th) days after day of the pay cycle startsmonth and ending with the last day of the month, the employee increment date will receive the increment on be adjusted to the first day of that pay period. If the anniversary date is eight (8) days after a pay cycle starts, the employee will receive the increment on the first 1st) day of the following pay periodmonth.

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. (aii) Where an Employee, who is not in any analyst stream as defined by Article 11.03 (iii), successfully Employee bids on a classification in the analyst area that has a lower starting salary than he/she is presently receiving, then that employee 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 's existing rate. At that time, 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 's wage will be adjusted under one one (1) of the following guidelines: (a) 1. 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) 2. If an Employee holds a position that has a lower top of the range than the Operator I top of the range, the Employee will move to the step of the Operator I that is nearest to their current range and that is at least equal to their current salary. The increment date will be set to one year from commencement of new duties. (i) When an Employee has been involuntarily demoted other than during a probationary period, he/she shall not suffer a loss in wages, however, such Employee will not be eligible for any further rate increases until the steps in his/her new pay range exceed his/her existing rate of pay. (ii) Where an Employee voluntarily accepts demotion, his/her salary will be adjusted to the step in the new pay range as follows: (a) Less than one (1) year’s 's related experience, the bottom step. (b) More than one (1) year but less than two (2) years related experience, the second step in the range. (c) More than two (2) years but less than three (3) years related experience, the third step in the range. (d) More than three (3) years related experience, the fourth step in the range. (e) More than four (4) years related experience, the fifth step in the range. (f) More than five (5) years related experience, the sixth step in the range. (g) More than six (6) years related experience, the seventh step in the range. 13.05 An Employee shall be entitled annually to an increment within their his/her pay range except that with the mutual agreement of the Union and the Company, an Employee may have their his/her increment withheld on the basis of unsatisfactory performance. Increment dates . (i) Where the Employee's appointment falls within the period beginning with the first day of the month and ending with the fifteenth (15th) day of the month, the increment date will be adjusted as follows: Where the Employee’s appointment falls within a pay period, the increment will be assigned to the first day of that month. (ii) Where the closest pay period. Example: If the anniversary date is Employee's appointment falls within the first seven period beginning with the sixteenth (716th) days after day of the pay cycle startsmonth and ending with the last day of the month, the employee increment date will receive the increment on be adjusted to the first day of that pay period. If the anniversary date is eight (8) days after a pay cycle starts, the employee will receive the increment on the first 1st) day of the following pay periodmonth.

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 Page 52 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 one (1) of the following guidelines: (a) 1. 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) 2. If an Employee holds a position that has a lower top of the range than the Operator I top of the range, the Employee will move to the step of the Operator I that is nearest to their current range and that is at least equal to their current salary. The increment date will be set to one year from commencement of new duties. (i) When an Employee has been involuntarily demoted other than during a probationary period, he/she shall not suffer a loss in wages, however, such Employee will not be eligible for any further rate increases until the steps in his/her new pay range exceed his/her existing rate of pay. (ii) Where an Employee voluntarily accepts demotion, his/her salary will be adjusted to the step in the new pay range as follows: (a) Less than one (1) year’s related experience, the bottom step. (b) More than one (1) year but less than two (2) years related experience, the second step in the range. (c) More than two (2) years but less than three (3) years related experience, the third step in the range. (d) More than three (3) years related experience, the fourth step in the range. (e) More than four (4) years related experience, the fifth step in the range. (f) More than five (5) years related experience, the sixth step in the range. (g) More than six (6) years related experience, the seventh step in the range. 13.05 An Employee shall be entitled annually to an increment within their his/her pay range except that with the mutual agreement of the Union and the Company, an Employee may have their his/her increment withheld on the basis of unsatisfactory performance. Increment dates will be adjusted as follows: : (i) Where the Employee’s appointment falls within a pay periodthe period beginning with the first day of the month and ending with the fifteenth (15th) day of the month, the increment date will be assigned adjusted to the first day of that month. (ii) Where the closest pay period. Example: If the anniversary date is Employee’s appointment falls within the first seven period beginning with the sixteenth (716th) days after day of the pay cycle startsmonth and ending with the last day of the month, the employee increment date will receive the increment on be adjusted to the first day of that pay period. If the anniversary date is eight (8) days after a pay cycle starts, the employee will receive the increment on the first 1st) day of the following pay period.month. Page 56

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) 13.03 Upon promotion, an Employee will have his/her their 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. (ai) Where an Employee, who is not in any analyst stream as defined by Article 11.03 (iii11.03(iii), successfully bids on a classification in the analyst area that has a lower starting salary than he/she is they are presently receiving, then that employee will continue to receive his/her their 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;. (bii) Where an Employee in any analyst stream successfully bids on a classification that has a lower starting salary than he/she is they are presently receiving, then that employee will continue to receive his/her their 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 their 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 their 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 position that has a lower top of the range than the Operator I top of the range, the Employee will move to the step of the Operator I that is nearest to their current range and that is at least equal to their current salary. The increment date will be set to one year from commencement of new duties. (i) When an Employee has been involuntarily demoted other than during a probationary period, he/she shall not suffer a loss in wages, however, such Employee will not be eligible for any further rate increases until the steps in his/her new pay range exceed his/her existing rate of pay. (ii) Where an Employee voluntarily accepts demotion, his/her salary will be adjusted to the step in the new pay range as follows: (a) Less than one (1) year’s related experience, the bottom step. (b) More than one (1) year but less than two (2) years related experience, the second step in the range. (c) More than two (2) years but less than three (3) years related experience, the third step in the range. (d) More than three (3) years related experience, the fourth step in the range. (e) More than four (4) years related experience, the fifth step in the range. (f) More than five (5) years related experience, the sixth step in the range. (g) More than six (6) years related experience, the seventh step in the range. 13.05 An Employee shall be entitled annually to an increment within their pay range except that with the mutual agreement of the Union and the Company, an Employee may have their increment withheld on the basis of unsatisfactory performance. Increment dates will be adjusted as follows: Where the Employee’s appointment falls within a pay period, the increment will be assigned to the first day of the closest pay period. Example: If the anniversary date is within the first seven (7) days after the pay cycle starts, the employee will receive the increment on the first day of that pay period. If the anniversary date is eight (8) days after a pay cycle starts, the employee will receive the increment on the first day of the following pay period.

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. (aii) Where an Employee, who is not in any analyst stream as defined by Article 11.03 (iii), successfully Employee bids on a classification in the analyst area that has a lower starting salary than he/she is presently receiving, then that employee 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, 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 one (1) of the following guidelines: (a) 1. 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 t his time, the Employee will convert to the Operator I range. (b) 2. If an Employee holds a position that has a lower top of the range than the Operator I top of the range, the Employee will move to the step of the Operator I that is nearest to their current range and that is at least equal to their current salary. The increment date will be set to one year from commencement of new duties. (i) When an Employee has been involuntarily demoted other than during a probationary period, he/she shall not suffer a loss in wages, however, such Employee will not be eligible for any further rate increases until the steps in his/her new pay range exceed his/her existing rate of pay. (ii) Where an Employee voluntarily accepts demotion, his/her salary will be adjusted to the step in the new pay range as follows: (a) Less than one (1) year’s related experience, the bottom step. (b) More than one (1) year but less than two (2) years related experience, the second step in the range. (c) More than two (2) years but less than three (3) years related experience, the third step in the range. (d) More than three (3) years related experience, the fourth step in the range. (e) More than four (4) years related experience, the fifth step in the range. (f) More than five (5) years related experience, the sixth step in the range. (g) More than six (6) years related experience, the seventh step in the range. 13.05 An Employee shall be entitled annually to an increment within their his/her pay range except that with the mutual agreement of the Union and the Company, an Employee may have their increment withheld on the basis of unsatisfactory performance. Increment dates will be adjusted as follows: mutual (i) Where the Employee’s appointment falls within a pay periodthe period beginning with the first day of the month and ending with the fifteenth (15th) day of the month, the increment date will be assigned adjusted to the first day of that month. (ii) Where the closest pay period. Example: If the anniversary date is Employee’s appointment falls within the first seven period beginning with the sixteenth (716th) days after the pay cycle starts, the employee will receive the increment on the first day of that pay period. If the anniversary date is eight (8) days after a pay cycle starts, the employee will receive the increment on the first day of the month and ending with the last day of the month, the increment date will be adjusted to the first (1st) y of the following pay periodmonth.