Issued By: Human Resources
Effective Date: December 2009
Promotions
A promotion occurs when an employee moves into a new job that represents an increase in responsibility and a change in the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behavioral competencies. Generally, promotions result in the employee's pay falling into a pay band that is higher than the person's previous job.
It is generally assumed that a newly promoted employee will be somewhat less qualified or competent in the new position as he/she develops the knowledge, skills, abilities required. Therefore, an increase in pay is not automatic. If the employee's current pay is below the minimum of the pay band for the new position and the person is considered to be at least minimally qualified, then an adjustment of up to the minimum is warranted. All promotional increases require prior approval of Human Resources.
Lateral Transfers
Staff members transferring to a position in the same pay band may or may not have an increase in pay depending on their current pay, salary history and qualifications for their new position.
Transfers to a position in a Lower Pay Band
Staff members moving into a position in a lower pay band may or may not have their pay reduced. Generally, when such a change occurs as a result of reorganization, job elimination, or through no fault of the employee, a reduction in salary is not warranted. If the salary is at or above the maximum of the new pay band, then pay will be "frozen" until it falls within the band.
Employees who voluntarily move into a position in a lower pay band may have their pay adjusted based on where their current pay falls within the lower pay band and their qualifications and experience for the new position. In no case shall the new pay exceed the maximum of the lower pay band.