Common use of Salary Step Increases Clause in Contracts

Salary Step Increases. Permanent and probationary workers serving in regular established positions shall be considered by the appointing authority on their salary anniversary dates for advancement to the next higher step in the salary schedule for their respective classes as follows. A step shall be defined as 5.74%, and all references to a "step" in this agreement are understood to equate to 5.74%. All increases shall be effective at the beginning of the next full pay period. (1) After completion of 1040 regular hours of satisfactory service in Step A of the salary schedule, and upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the worker shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification. If a worker is appointed at a step higher than the first step of the salary range for that class, the first merit increase shall be after completion of 2080 regular hours of satisfactory service. (2) After the completion of 2080 regular hours of satisfactory service in each of the salary step above A, and upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the worker shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification until the top of the range is reached. (3) If an operating department verifies in writing that an administrative or clerical error was made in failing to submit the documents needed to advance a worker to the next salary step on the first pay period when eligible, said advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when eligible. This section also applies to fully flexibly staffed promotions in which case the advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when approved by the appointing authority. (4) When recommended by the appointing authority and approved by Human Resources Director, workers may receive special merit increases at intervals other than those specified in this Section. The Director's decision shall be final. Changes in an worker's salary due to promotion, upward reclassification, postponement of salary step increase, or special merit increase will set a new salary anniversary date for that worker. (5) If a worker completes the 1040 or 2080 hours in the middle of a pay period, the worker shall be eligible for an increase as follows: -- if the merit increase period is completed during the first week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the then current pay period. -- if the merit increase period is completed during the second week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the next pay period.

Salary Step Increases. Permanent and probationary workers serving in regular established positions Extra-help employees shall be considered by the appointing authority on their salary anniversary dates for advancement to the next higher step in the salary schedule for their respective classes based on hours served in that classification as follows. A step shall be defined as 5.74%, and all references to a "step" in this agreement are understood to equate to 5.74%below. All increases shall be effective at the beginning of the next full pay period. (1) as described below. Salary range adjustments for a classification will not set a new salary advancement hours balance for extra-help employees serving in that classification. After completion of 1040 one thousand forty (1040) regular hours of satisfactory service in Step A of the salary schedule, and upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the worker extra-help employee shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification. If a worker an extra-help employee is appointed at a step higher than the first step of the salary range for that classclassification, the first merit increase shall be after completion of 2080 two thousand eighty (2080) regular hours of satisfactory service. (21) After the completion of 2080 two thousand eighty (2080) regular hours of satisfactory service in each of the salary step steps above A, and upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the worker extra-help employee shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification until the top of the range is reached. (32) If an extra-help employee completes the one thousand forty (1040) or two thousand eighty (2080) hours in the middle of a pay period, the extra-help employee shall be eligible for an increase as follows: • if the merit increase period is completed during the first week of a pay period, the increase will be made effective with the start of the then current pay period. • if the merit increase period is completed during the second week of a pay period, the increase will be made effective with the start of the next pay period. (4) If an operating department verifies in writing that an administrative or clerical error was made in failing to submit the documents needed to advance a worker an extra-help employee to the next salary step on the first pay period when eligible, said advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when eligibleeligible (i.e. upon completion of required hours of service and recommendation of appointing authority). Within two (2) pay periods of the manager’s discovery of the issue, the manager will submit the documents to advance the employee to the next step. This section also applies to fully flexibly staffed promotions in which case the advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when approved by the appointing authority. (4) When recommended by the appointing authority and approved by Human Resources Director, workers may receive special merit increases at intervals other than those specified in this Section. The Director's decision shall be final. Changes in an worker's salary due to promotion, upward reclassification, postponement of salary step increase, or special merit increase will set a new salary anniversary date for that worker. (5) If a worker completes the 1040 or 2080 hours in the middle of a pay period, the worker shall be eligible for an increase as follows: -- if the merit increase period is completed during the first week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the then current pay period. -- if the merit increase period is completed during the second week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the next pay period.

Salary Step Increases. Permanent and probationary workers serving in regular established positions shall be considered by the appointing authority on their salary anniversary dates for advancement to the next higher step in the salary schedule for their respective classes as follows. A step shall be defined as 5.74%, and all references to a "step" in this agreement are understood to equate to 5.74%. All increases shall be effective at the beginning of the next full pay period. (1) After completion of 1040 regular hours of satisfactory service in Step A of the salary schedule, and upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the worker shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification. If a worker is appointed at a step higher than the first step of the salary range for that class, the first merit increase shall be after completion of 2080 regular hours of satisfactory service. (2) After the completion of 2080 regular hours of satisfactory service in each of the salary step above A, and upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the worker shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification until the top of the range is reached. (3) If an operating department verifies in writing that an administrative or clerical error was made in failing to submit the documents needed to advance a worker to the next salary step on the first pay period when eligible, said advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when eligible. This section also applies to fully flexibly staffed promotions in which case the advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when approved by the appointing authority. (4) When recommended by the appointing authority and approved by Human Resources Director, workers may receive special merit increases at intervals other than those specified in this Section. The Director's decision shall be final. Changes in an worker's salary due to promotion, upward reclassification, postponement of salary step increase, or special merit increase will set a new salary anniversary date for that worker. Workers who are rejected during the probationary period and revert to their former classification shall return to the salary anniversary date held in the former class unless otherwise determined by the Human Resources Director. The salary anniversary date for a worker shall not be affected by a transfer, downward reclassification or a demotion. A permanent worker accepting provisional employment in a higher or different class in the County Classified Service, who reverts to the former classification, shall retain the salary anniversary date in the former class on the same basis as if there had been no such provisional appointment. Salary range adjustments for a classification will not set a new salary anniversary date for workers serving in that classification. Upon recommendation of the appointing authority and approval by the Human Resources Director, provisional, temporary and extra-help workers shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule upon completion of the periods of service prescribed in this Section, provided that their service has been satisfactory. Also, continuous service in provisional, temporary, or extra-help capacity shall be added to service in a regular established position for the purpose of determining a worker's salary anniversary date, eligibility for salary increases, as well as vacation and sick leave accrual. However, such service may not be added if it preceded a period of over 28 consecutive calendar days during which the worker was not in a pay status, except by approval of the Human Resources Director or except when the worker is absent from his/her position by reason of an injury or disease for which he/she is entitled to and currently receiving Workers' Compensation benefits. (5) If a worker completes the 1040 or 2080 hours in the middle of a pay period, the worker shall be eligible for an increase as follows: -- if the merit increase period is completed during the first week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the then current pay period. -- if the merit increase period is completed during the second week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the next pay period.

Salary Step Increases. Permanent and probationary workers serving in regular established positions shall be considered by the appointing authority on their salary anniversary dates for advancement to the next higher step in the salary schedule for their respective classes as follows. A step shall be defined as 5.74%, 4.5% and all references to a "step" in this agreement are understood to equate to 5.74%. 4.5% All increases shall be effective at the beginning of the next full pay period. (1) After completion of 1040 regular hours of satisfactory service in Step A of the salary schedule, and upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the worker shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification. If a worker is appointed at a step higher than the first step of the salary range for that class, the first merit increase shall be after completion of 2080 regular hours of satisfactory service. (2) After the completion of 2080 regular hours of satisfactory service in each of the salary step steps above A, and upon recommendation of the appointing authorityCourt Human Resources Director, the worker shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification until the top of the range is reached. (3) After completion of 20,800 regular hours (10 years) of service, bargaining members shall receive a 1.75% longevity differential. (4) After completion of 41,600 regular hours (20 years) of service, bargaining members shall receive an additional 1.25% longevity differential, for a total of 3%. (5) After completion of 52,000 regular hours (25 years) of service, bargaining members shall receive an additional 1% longevity differential, for a total of 4%. (6) If an operating department the Court verifies in writing that an administrative or clerical error was made in failing to submit the documents needed to advance a worker to the next salary step on the first pay period when eligible, said advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when eligible. This section also applies to fully flexibly staffed promotions in which case the advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when approved by the appointing authority. (47) When recommended by the appointing authority and approved by Human Resources Directorthe Court Executive Officer, workers may receive special merit increases at intervals other than those specified in this Section. The Director's Court Executive Officer’s decision shall be final. Changes in an a worker's salary due to promotion, upward reclassification, postponement of salary step increase, or special merit increase will set a new salary anniversary date for that worker. (5) 8) If a worker completes the 1040 or 2080 hours in the middle of a pay period, the worker shall be eligible for an increase as follows: --  if the merit increase period is completed during the first week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the then current pay period. --  if the merit increase period is completed during the second week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the next pay period.

Salary Step Increases. Permanent and probationary workers serving employees in regular established positions shall be considered by the appointing authority on their salary anniversary dates date for advancement to the next higher step in the salary schedule for their respective classes as follows. A step shall be defined as 5.74%, and all references to a "step" in this agreement are understood to equate to 5.74%. All increases shall be effective at the beginning of the next full pay period.period directly following their advancement to the next higher step in the salary schedule for their respective class. Hours of Service Necessary for Step Increases (1) After completion of 1040 completing one thousand and forty (1,040) regular hours of satisfactory service in Step A of the salary scheduleA, and upon recommendation of with the appointing authority's recommendation, the worker employees shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classificationschedule. If a worker an employee is appointed at a step higher than the first step of the salary range for that the class, the first merit increase shall be after completion of 2080 completing two thousand eighty (2,080) regular hours of satisfactory service. (2) After the completion of 2080 completing two thousand eighty (2,080) regular hours of satisfactory service in each of the salary step above A, and upon recommendation of with the appointing authority's recommendation, the worker employees shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification until the top of the range step is reached. (3) If an operating employee completes the one thousand forty (1,040) or two thousand eighty (2,080) hours in the middle of a pay period, the employee shall be eligible for an increase as follows: a. if the merit increase period is completed during the first week of a pay period the increase will be effective at the start of the current pay period. b. if the merit increase period is completed during the second week of a pay period the increase will be effective at the start of the next pay period. 4) If a department verifies in writing that an administrative or clerical error was made in failing to submit the documents needed to advance a worker employees to the next salary step on the first pay period when eligible, said advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when eligible. This section also applies to fully flexibly staffed promotions in which case the advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when approved by the appointing authority. (4) . When recommended by the appointing authority and approved by the Human Resources Department Director, workers employees may receive special merit increases at intervals other than those specified in this Section. The Director's decision shall be final. Changes in an workeremployee's salary due to because of promotion, upward reclassificationreclass, postponement of salary step increase, or special merit increase will set a new salary anniversary date advancement hours balance for that workeremployee. (5) If a worker completes the 1040 or 2080 hours in the middle of a pay period, the worker shall be eligible for an increase as follows: -- if the merit increase period is completed during the first week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the then current pay period. -- if the merit increase period is completed during the second week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the next pay period.

Salary Step Increases. Permanent and probationary workers employees serving in regular established positions shall be considered by the appointing authority on their salary anniversary dates for advancement to the next higher step in the salary schedule for their respective classes as follows. A step shall be defined as 5.74%, and all references to a "step" in this agreement are understood to equate to 5.74%. All increases shall be effective at the beginning of the next full pay period. (1) After completion of 1040 regular hours of satisfactory service in Step A of the salary schedule, and upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the worker employee shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification. If a worker an employee is appointed at a step higher than the first step of the salary range for that classclassification, the first merit increase shall be after completion of 2080 regular hours of satisfactory service. (2) After the completion of 2080 regular hours of satisfactory service in each of the salary step steps above A, and upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the worker employee shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification until the top of the range is reached. (3) If an operating department verifies in writing that an administrative or clerical error was made in failing to submit the documents needed to advance a worker to the next salary step on the first pay period when eligible, said advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when eligible. This section also applies to fully flexibly staffed promotions in which case the advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when approved by the appointing authority. (4) When recommended by the appointing authority and approved by Human Resources Director, workers may receive special merit increases at intervals other than those specified in this Section. The Director's decision shall be final. Changes in an worker's salary due to promotion, upward reclassification, postponement of salary step increase, or special merit increase will set a new salary anniversary date for that worker. (5) If a worker employee completes the 1040 or 2080 hours in the middle of a pay period, the worker employee shall be eligible for an increase as follows: -- - if the merit increase period is completed during the first week of a pay period the increase will be made effective with the start of the then current pay period. -- - if the merit increase period is completed during the second week of a pay period the increase will be made effective with the start of the next pay period. (4) Upon recommendation of the appointing authority and approval by the Director of Human Resources, employees may receive special merit increases at intervals other than those specified in this Section. The Human Resource Director's decision shall be final. Employees who are rejected during the probationary period and revert to their former classification shall return to the salary anniversary date held in the former class unless otherwise determined by the Director of Human Resources. The salary anniversary date for an employee shall not be affected by a transfer, downward reclassification or a demotion. A permanent employee accepting provisional employment in a higher or different class in the County Classified Service, and who reverts to the former classification, shall retain the salary anniversary date in the former class on the same basis as if there had been no such provisional appointment. Salary range adjustments for a classification will not set a new salary anniversary date for employees serving in that classification. Upon recommendation of the appointing authority and approval by the Director of Human Resources, provisional, temporary, seasonal and extra help employees shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule upon completion of the periods of service prescribed in this Section, provided that their service has been satisfactory. Also, continuous service in provisional, temporary, seasonal or extra help capacity shall be added to service in a regular established position for the purpose of determining an employee's salary anniversary date, eligibility for salary increases, as well as vacation and sick leave accrual. However, such service may not be added if it preceded a period of over 28 consecutive calendar days during which the employee was not in a pay status, except by approval of the Director of Human Resources or except when the employee is absent from his/her position by reason of an injury or disease for which he/she is entitled to and currently receiving Workers' Compensation benefits.

Salary Step Increases. Permanent and probationary workers employees serving in regular established positions shall be considered by the appointing authority on their salary anniversary dates for advancement to the next higher step in the salary schedule for their respective classes based on hours served in that classification as followsdefined below. A step shall be defined as 5.74%, and all references to a "step" in this agreement are understood to equate to 5.74%. All increases shall be effective at the beginning of the next full pay period. Salary range adjustments for a classification will not set a new salary anniversary date for employees serving in that classification. (1) After completion of 1040 regular hours of satisfactory service in Step A of the salary schedule, and upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the worker employee shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification. If a worker an employee is appointed at a step higher than the first step of the salary range for that class, the first merit increase shall be after completion of 2080 regular hours of satisfactory service. (2) After the completion of 2080 regular hours of satisfactory service in each of the salary step steps above A, and upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the worker employee shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification until the top of the range is reached. (3) If an operating department verifies in writing that an administrative or clerical error was made in failing to submit the documents needed to advance a worker an employee to the next salary step on the first pay period when eligible, said advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when eligible. This section also applies to fully flexibly staffed promotions in which case the advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when approved by the appointing authority. (4) When recommended by the appointing authority and approved by Human Resources Director, workers employees may receive special merit increases at intervals other than those specified in this Section. The Director's decision shall be final. Changes in an workeremployee's salary due to promotion, upward reclassification, postponement of salary step increase, or special merit increase will set a new salary anniversary date for that workeremployee. (5) If a worker an employee completes the 1040 or 2080 hours in the middle of a pay period, the worker employee shall be eligible for an increase as follows: -- if : a. If the merit increase period is completed during the first week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the then current pay period. -- if . b. If the merit increase period is completed during the second week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the next pay period.

Salary Step Increases. Permanent and probationary workers employees serving in regular established positions shall be considered by the appointing authority on their salary anniversary dates for advancement to the next higher step in the salary schedule for their respective classes based on hours served in that classification as follows. A step shall be defined as 5.74%, and all references to a "step" in this agreement are understood to equate to 5.74%below . All increases shall be effective at the beginning of the next full pay period. . Salary range adjustments for a classification will not set a new salary anniversary date for workers serving in that classification. (1) After completion of 1040 regular hours of satisfactory service in Step A of the salary schedule, and upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the worker employee shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification. If a worker an employee is appointed at a step higher than the first step of the salary range for that classclassification, the first merit increase shall be after completion of 2080 regular hours of satisfactory service. (2) After the completion of 2080 regular hours of satisfactory service in each of the salary step steps above A, and upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the worker employee shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification until the top of the range is reached. (3) If an employee completes the 1040 or 2080 hours in the middle of a pay period, the employee shall be eligible for an increase as follows: a. if the merit increase period is completed during the first week of a pay period the increase will be made effective with the start of the then current pay period. b. if the merit increase period is completed during the second week of a pay period the increase will be made effective with the start of the next pay period. 4) If an operating department verifies in writing that an administrative or clerical error was made in failing to submit the documents needed to advance a worker an employee to the next salary step on the first pay period when eligible, said advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when eligible. This section also applies to fully flexibly staffed promotions in which case the advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when approved by the appointing authority. (4) When recommended by . Upon recommendation of the appointing authority and approved approval by the Human Resources Director, workers employees may receive special merit increases at intervals other than those specified in this Section. The Human Resources Director's decision shall be final. Changes in an workeremployee's salary due to because of promotion, upward reclassification, postponement of salary step increase, or special merit increase will set a new salary anniversary date advancement hours balance for that workeremployee. (5) If a worker completes the 1040 or 2080 hours in the middle of a pay period, the worker shall be eligible for an increase as follows: -- if the merit increase period is completed during the first week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the then current pay period. -- if the merit increase period is completed during the second week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the next pay period.

Salary Step Increases. Permanent and probationary workers serving in regular established positions shall be considered by the appointing authority on their salary anniversary dates for advancement to the next higher step in the salary schedule for their respective classes as follows. A step shall be defined as 5.74%, and all references to a "step" in this agreement are understood to equate to 5.74%. All increases shall be effective at the beginning of the next full pay period. (1) After completion of 1040 regular hours of satisfactory service in Step A of the salary schedule, and upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the worker shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification. If a worker is appointed at a step higher than the first step of the salary range for that class, the first merit increase shall be after completion of 2080 regular hours of satisfactory service. (2) After the completion of 2080 regular hours of satisfactory service in each of the salary step above A, and upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the worker shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification until the top of the range is reached. (3) If an operating department verifies in writing that an administrative or clerical error was made in failing to submit the documents needed to advance a worker to the next salary step on the first pay period when eligible, said advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when eligible. This section also applies to fully flexibly staffed promotions in which case the advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when approved by the appointing authority. (4) When recommended by the appointing authority and approved by Human Resources Director, workers may receive special merit increases at intervals other than those specified in this Section. The Director's decision shall be final. Changes in an a worker's salary due to promotion, upward reclassification, postponement of salary step increase, or special merit increase will set a new salary anniversary date for that worker. (5) If a worker completes the 1040 or 2080 hours in the middle of a pay period, the worker shall be eligible for an increase as follows: -- if the merit increase period is completed during the first week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the then current pay period. -- if the merit increase period is completed during the second week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the next pay period.

Salary Step Increases. Permanent and probationary workers serving in regular established positions Extra-help employees shall be considered by the appointing authority on their salary anniversary dates for advancement to the next higher step in the salary schedule for their respective classes based on hours served in that classification as follows. A step shall be defined as 5.74%, and all references to a "step" in this agreement are understood to equate to 5.74%below. All increases shall be effective at the beginning as described below. Salary range adjustments for a classification will not set a new salary advancement hours balance for extra-help employees serving in that classification. Hours of the next full pay period.Service Necessary for Step Increases (1) After completion of 1040 regular hours of satisfactory service in Step A of the salary schedule, and upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the worker extra-help employee shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification. If a worker an extra-help employee is appointed at a step higher than the first step of the salary range for that classclassification, the first merit increase shall be after completion of 2080 regular hours of satisfactory service. (2) After the completion of 2080 regular hours of satisfactory service in each of the salary step steps above A, and upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the worker extra-help employee shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification until the top of the range is reached. (3) If an extra-help employee completes the 1040 or 2080 hours in the middle of a pay period, the extra-help employee shall be eligible for an increase as follows: • if the merit increase period is completed during the first week of a pay period, the increase will be made effective with the start of the then current pay period. • if the merit increase period is completed during the second week of a pay period, the increase will be made effective with the start of the next pay period. (4) If an operating department verifies in writing that an administrative or clerical error was made in failing to submit the documents needed to advance a worker an extra-help employee to the next salary step on the first pay period when eligible, said advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when eligible. This section also applies to fully flexibly staffed promotions in which case the advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when approved by the appointing authority. (4) When recommended by the appointing authority and approved by Human Resources Director, workers may receive special merit increases at intervals other than those specified in this Section. The Director's decision shall be final. Changes in an worker's salary due to promotion, upward reclassification, postponement of salary step increase, or special merit increase will set a new salary anniversary date for that worker. (5) If a worker completes the 1040 or 2080 hours in the middle of a pay period, the worker shall be eligible for an increase as follows: -- if the merit increase period is completed during the first week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the then current pay period. -- if the merit increase period is completed during the second week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the next pay period.

Salary Step Increases. Permanent and probationary Extra-help workers serving in regular established positions shall be considered by the appointing authority on their salary anniversary dates for advancement to the next higher step in the salary schedule for their respective classes based on hours served in that classification as follows. A step shall be defined as 5.74%, and all references to a "step" in this agreement are understood to equate to 5.74%below. All increases shall be effective at the beginning as described below. Salary range adjustments for a classification will not set a new salary advancement hours balance for extra-help workers serving in that classification. Hours of the next full pay period.Service Necessary for Step Increases (1) After completion of 1040 regular hours of satisfactory service in Step A of the salary schedule, and upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the extra-help worker shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification. If a an extra-help worker is appointed at a step higher than the first step of the salary range for that classclassification, the first merit increase shall be after completion of 2080 regular hours of satisfactory service. (2) After the completion of 2080 regular hours of satisfactory service in each of the salary step steps above A, and upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the extra-help worker shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification until the top of the range is reached. (3) If an extra-help worker completes the 1040 or 2080 hours in the middle of a pay period, the extra-help worker shall be eligible for an increase as follows:  if the merit increase period is completed during the first week of a pay period, the increase will be made effective with the start of the then current pay period.  if the merit increase period is completed during the second week of a pay period, the increase will be made effective with the start of the next pay period. (4) If an operating department verifies in writing that an administrative or clerical error was made in failing to submit the documents needed to advance a an extra-help worker to the next salary step on the first pay period when eligible, said advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when eligible. This section also applies to fully flexibly staffed promotions in which case the advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when approved by the appointing authority. (4) When recommended by the appointing authority and approved by Human Resources Director, workers may receive special merit increases at intervals other than those specified in this Section. The Director's decision shall be final. Changes in an worker's salary due to promotion, upward reclassification, postponement of salary step increase, or special merit increase will set a new salary anniversary date for that worker. (5) If a worker completes the 1040 or 2080 hours in the middle of a pay period, the worker shall be eligible for an increase as follows: -- if the merit increase period is completed during the first week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the then current pay period. -- if the merit increase period is completed during the second week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the next pay period.

Salary Step Increases. Permanent and probationary workers serving in regular established positions shall be considered by the appointing authority on their salary anniversary dates for advancement to the next higher step in the salary schedule for their respective classes based on hours served in that classification as followsdefined below. A step shall be defined as 5.74%, and all references to a "step" in this agreement are understood to equate to 5.74%. All increases shall be effective at the beginning of the next full pay period. Salary range adjustments for a classification will not set a new salary anniversary date for workers serving in that classification. (1) After completion of 1040 regular hours of satisfactory service in Step A of the salary schedule, and upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the worker shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification. If a worker is appointed at a step higher than the first step of the salary range for that class, the first merit increase shall be after completion of 2080 regular hours of satisfactory service. (2) After the completion of 2080 regular hours of satisfactory service in each of the salary step steps above A, and upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the worker shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification until the top of the range is reached. (3) If an operating department verifies in writing that an administrative or clerical error was made in failing to submit the documents needed to advance a worker to the next salary step on the first pay period when eligible, said advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when eligible. This section also applies to fully flexibly staffed promotions in which case the advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when approved by the appointing authority. (4) When recommended by the appointing authority and approved by Human Resources Director, workers may receive special merit increases at intervals other than those specified in this Section. The Director's decision shall be final. Changes in an worker's salary due to promotion, upward reclassification, postponement of salary step increase, or special merit increase will set a new salary anniversary date for that worker. (5) If a worker completes the 1040 or 2080 hours in the middle of a pay period, the worker shall be eligible for an increase as follows: -- if the merit increase period is completed during the first week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the then current pay period. -- if the merit increase period is completed during the second week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the next pay period.

Salary Step Increases. Permanent and probationary workers serving in regular established positions shall be considered by the appointing authority on their salary anniversary dates for advancement to the next higher step in the salary schedule for their respective classes as follows. A step shall be defined as 5.744.5%, and all references to a "step" in this agreement are understood to equate to 5.744.5%. All increases shall be effective at the beginning of the next full pay period. (1) After completion of 1040 regular hours of satisfactory service in Step A of the salary schedule, and upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the worker shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification. If a worker is appointed at a step higher than the first step of the salary range for that class, the first merit increase shall be after completion of 2080 regular hours of satisfactory service. (2) After the completion of 2080 regular hours of satisfactory service in each of the salary step steps above A, and upon recommendation of the appointing authorityCourt Human Resources Director, the worker shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification until the top of the range is reached. (3) If an operating department the Court verifies in writing that an administrative or clerical error was made in failing to submit the documents needed to advance a worker to the next salary step on the first pay period when eligible, said advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when eligible. This section also applies to fully flexibly staffed promotions in which case the advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when approved by the appointing authority. (4) When recommended by the appointing authority and approved by Human Resources Directorthe Court Executive Officer, workers may receive special merit increases at intervals other than those specified in this Section. The Director's Court Executive Officer’s decision shall be final. Changes in an a worker's salary due to promotion, upward reclassification, postponement of salary step increase, increase or special merit increase will set a new salary anniversary date for that worker. (5) If a worker completes the 1040 or 2080 hours in the middle of a pay period, the worker shall be eligible for an increase as follows: -- • if the merit increase period is completed during the first week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the then current pay period. -- • if the merit increase period is completed during the second week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the next pay period.

Salary Step Increases. Permanent and probationary workers serving in regular established positions Extra-help employees shall be considered by the appointing authority on their salary anniversary dates for advancement to the next higher step in the salary schedule for their respective classes based on hours served in that classification as follows. A step shall be defined as 5.74%, and all references to a "step" in this agreement are understood to equate to 5.74%below. All increases shall be effective at the beginning as described below. Salary range adjustments for a classification will not set a new salary advancement hours balance for extra-help employees serving in that classification. Hours of the next full pay period.Service Necessary for Step Increases (1) After completion of 1040 regular hours of satisfactory service in Step A of the salary schedule, and upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the worker extra-help employee shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification. If a worker an extra-help employee is appointed at a step higher than the first step of the salary range for that classclassification, the first merit increase shall be after completion of 2080 regular hours of satisfactory service. (2) After the completion of 2080 regular hours of satisfactory service in each of the salary step steps above A, and upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the worker extra-help employee shall be advanced to the next higher step in the salary schedule for the classification until the top of the range is reached. (3) If an extra-help employee completes the 1040 or 2080 hours in the middle of a pay period, the extra-help employee shall be eligible for an increase as follows:  if the merit increase period is completed during the first week of a pay period, the increase will be made effective with the start of the then current pay period.  if the merit increase period is completed during the second week of a pay period, the increase will be made effective with the start of the next pay period. 4) If an operating department verifies in writing that an administrative or clerical error was made in failing to submit the documents needed to advance a worker an extra-help employee to the next salary step on the first pay period when eligible, said advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when eligible. This section also applies to fully flexibly staffed promotions in which case the advancement shall be made retroactive to the first pay period when approved by the appointing authority. (4) When recommended by the appointing authority and approved by Human Resources Director, workers may receive special merit increases at intervals other than those specified in this Section. The Director's decision shall be final. Changes in an worker's salary due to promotion, upward reclassification, postponement of salary step increase, or special merit increase will set a new salary anniversary date for that worker. (5) If a worker completes the 1040 or 2080 hours in the middle of a pay period, the worker shall be eligible for an increase as follows: -- if the merit increase period is completed during the first week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the then current pay period. -- if the merit increase period is completed during the second week of a pay period the increase will be effective with the start of the next pay period.