Common use of Hour Minimum Clause in Contracts

Hour Minimum. Every employee in a position for which step rate increases in compensation are provided may be considered for an increase in compensation to the next higher step rate within his compensation grade following one (1) year at the minimum and one (1) year at each intermediate step rate, reaching the maximum rate not earlier than the third year. All step increases shall be upon the written recommendation of DPW Director and with the approval of the Town Administrator. Less than full time employees shall be considered for step rate increases every two (2) years between steps; exceptions to the foregoing may be granted at the sole discretion of the Town Administrator. Denial of step increases shall be subject to the grievance and arbitration procedures contained herein.