Movement to a Higher Classification Clause Samples
Movement to a Higher Classification. When an employee is promoted or reclassified to a position in a classification with a higher maximum pay rate, he/she shall be placed on an actual step in the new range that will provide a minimum of a five percent (5%) increase, or to the minimum of the new range. The date of such promotion or reclassification shall establish a new anniversary date for subsequent merit increases.
Movement to a Higher Classification. When an employee is promoted or reclassified upward, the employee shall be given an immediate increase to the next highest rate in the new salary range which equals 5% or more, with the top step being highest rate of pay achievable. When an employee in a career ladder eligible position obtains a professional water certification, the employee shall be given an immediate increase to the next highest position in the career ladder in the same step. Career ladder eligible positions are the Utility Worker, Water Treatment Plant Operator, and Crew Leader positions. The top step is the highest rate of pay achievable. Example: A Utility Worker WD1 on Step 3 shall be increased to a Utility Worker WD2 on Step 3.