Progression within work matrix grades Clause Samples
The 'Progression within work matrix grades' clause defines the rules and criteria for employees to advance through different levels or grades within a structured work matrix. Typically, this clause outlines the performance benchmarks, required skills, or tenure necessary for an employee to move from one grade to the next, and may specify the review process or frequency of evaluations. Its core function is to provide a transparent and fair framework for career development, ensuring employees understand how they can progress and what is expected of them, thereby promoting motivation and organizational consistency.
Progression within work matrix grades. 3B.6.1 Subject to clause 3B.6.2 below, from 20 August 2021, for employees paid in Grades 5, 6 and 7 progression through the steps included within each grade will be on an annual basis, either on the employee’s anniversary date or, where no anniversary date is established, 12 calendar months from the effective date of the pay equity rates and annually thereafter until the employee reaches the maximum step of their grade. Progression does not occur beyond the top step of these grades.
3B.6.2 Progression is subject to the employee meeting or exceeding standards of performance as assessed by the employer against the job description and/or written requirements for the position. Progression will occur unless the employer considers this requirement has not been met and has informed the employee in writing no later than two months prior to the progression becoming due.
3B.6.3 Subject to clause 3B.6.4 below, from 20 August 2021, for employees paid in Grades 2, 3 and 4 progression through the steps of Grades 2, 3, and 4 will be on an annual basis, either on their anniversary date or, where no anniversary date is established, 12 calendar months from the effective date of the pay equity rates and annually thereafter. Progression does not occur beyond the top step of Grade 4.
3B.6.4 Progression under clause 3B.6.3 will occur unless:
(a) the employee is not meeting or exceeding standards of performance as outlined in 3B.6.2 above; or
(b) the work is deemed to stay in the current grade, i.e., where the employer considers the work is solely within current grade and has informed the employee in writing no later than two months prior to the progression becoming due; or
(c) the employee has progressed to the maximum step of their applicable grade.
3B.6.5 An employee, who has the right to representation at any stage, may request their employer reconsider their salary progression.
3B.6.6 For employees employed prior to 4 July 2022, if progression on the basis of the rules set out in clauses 3B.