Common use of Starting Salaries Clause in Contracts

Starting Salaries. Starting salaries shall be understood as salary-setting at the time of recruitment, on promotion and when a salaried employee is given new tasks in the company. - A starting salary shall be set at the same level as equivalent positions in the company. - Account shall be taken of the business environment, the salaried employee’s knowledge and experience and the requirements made in the new position. - The starting salary shall be established as specified in the criteria for the system of individual salaries and the principles for starting salaries outlined above. Increased skills and experience shall be reflected in salary growth. - If the local union organisation so requests, the employer’s decision on a suitable starting salary for the person in question shall be preceded by negotiation. The local parties should identify rational procedures for this co-operation. The negotiation procedure below applies.