Common use of WITHIN GRADE INCREASES Clause in Contracts

WITHIN GRADE INCREASES. The Employee will be granted a within grade increase in accordance with Agency and Department regulations if the performance rating of record is “fully successful” or higher. If a within grade increase is denied, the Employee will be notified in writing of the right to request reconsideration from the appropriate servicing office. The Employee has the right to representation and may respond orally and/or in writing to the denial. If the denial is sustained upon reconsideration, the Employee will be notified in writing of the right to appeal to the Merit Systems Protection Board.

WITHIN GRADE INCREASES. The Employee will be granted a within grade increase in accordance with Agency and Department regulations if the performance rating of record is “fully successful” or higher”. If a within grade increase is denied, the Employee will be notified in writing of the right to request reconsideration from the appropriate servicing office. The Employee has the right to representation and may respond orally and/or in writing to the denial. If the denial is sustained upon reconsideration, the Employee will be notified in writing of the right to appeal to the Merit Systems Protection Board.