Common use of Scheduled Step Increases Clause in Contracts

Scheduled Step Increases. Scheduled increases are intended to be paid for satisfactory progress. The interval from one step to the next shall be six (6) months. In the event that an employee is not making satisfactory progress, one (1) or more step increases may be withheld, provided the performance gap has been formally discussed with the employee concerned and sufficient time has been given to the employee to improve. In the event a progression step is withheld, the Association will be notified in writing of the reason for withholding such increases. Should the employee fail to give satisfactory service following the withholding of an increase, the employee may be demoted, or discharged at the discretion of the Company, subject to the provisions of Articles 6 and 7 of this Agreement.