Common use of Within-Grade Increase Clause in Contracts

Within-Grade Increase. a. Within-grade increases (WGIs) will be processed in accordance with guidelines set forth in law and governing regulations. Denial of a within-grade-increase will be based solely on the employee's performance. (1) An employee whose WGI has been withheld may ask for reconsideration. The reconsideration official will be a third party who has no input into the employee's performance rating. If an employee is unable to write, a verbal request for reconsideration will be accepted. (2) The reconsideration official shall decide the merits of the case based upon the material provided in the reconsideration file, information provided orally or in writing by the employee or the employee's representative, and if necessary, additional information or explanation relative to the reconsideration file provided by the supervisor(s) involved. (3) The reconsideration official must notify the employee of his/her final decision in writing as soon as possible, but not later than 30 calendar days after receipt of the request for reconsideration. b. If requested in writing by the employee or the employee's designated representative, a copy of all pertinent documents relating to the negative determination contained in the employee Reconsideration file will be provided. c. If a negative determination is sustained by the reconsideration official, the employee may appeal with the Merit System Protection Board.