Common use of Performance Increments Clause in Contracts

Performance Increments. ‌ (a) An employee holding a position for which there is a minimum and maximum rate of pay may be granted increases in pay until they reach the maximum for the position. Such pay increases are dependent on satisfactory performance of the duties of the position by the employee. (b) For the purposes of such pay increases the performance of the employee shall be reviewed annually. (c) Pay increments shall be granted on the anniversary date of the employee’s most recent appointment to the Public Service. However, the provisions of Article 24.06 will apply where appropriate. (d) Where the Deputy Head intends to recommend withholding a pay increment from an employee, the employee’s immediate manager shall, at least three (3) weeks or earlier before the due date for the pay increment to the employee, give the employee notice in writing of their intention to do so. If such notice of denial is not given, the pay increment shall be implemented on the due date. (e) Where an employee is not granted a pay increment on the day on which a pay increment would otherwise become due to them, a pay increment may become due to them six (6) months after the month they would have been due to have been granted a pay increment, or the Employer may defer the pay increment for a period of twelve (12) months after the month they would have been due to have been granted a pay increment, at which time the employee shall be entitled to the withheld pay increment in addition to the current pay increment should performance be deemed to meet the required standard.