Common use of Impact of Evaluation on Salary Clause in Contracts

Impact of Evaluation on Salary. 17.9.1 If the evaluation results move the position into a higher job grade than the existing grade, appropriate salary adjustments shall be made, retroactive to the following date: 17.9.1.1 For new positions, retroactivity shall go back to the date the incumbent started in the position, provided the start date is no more than one (1) year prior to the submission date. If the start date is more than one (1) year prior to the submission date, retroactivity shall go back one (1) year. 17.9.1.2 For existing positions that were evaluated as per Article 17.5.1, retroactivity shall go back to the effective date indicated in the job evaluation questionnaire, provided the effective date is no more than three (3) months prior to the submission date. If the effective date is more than three (3) months prior to the submission date, retroactivity shall go back three (3) months. 17.9.1.3 For existing positions that were evaluated as per Article 17.5.2, retroactivity shall go back to the submission date. 17.9.1.4 The submission date will be the earlier of the following: 17.9.1.4.1 The date the completed evaluation is submitted to the Human Resources department; or 17.9.1.4.2 Four (4) weeks after the completed evaluation is submitted to the incumbent’s manager. 17.9.1.5 Notwithstanding 17.9.1.1, 17.9.1.2, and 17.9.1.3, extensions or changes to the length of retroactivity may be considered based on specific extenuating circumstances. In such cases, approval from the Association and the University is required. 17.9.2 If the evaluation results move the position into a lower job grade than the existing grade, the following shall occur: 17.9.2.1 For new positions, the incumbent(s) will continue to be paid at the higher salary level. Progression through the salary grid will be based on the provisional level as long as the incumbent remains in the position. 17.9.2.2 For existing positions, the incumbent(s) shall maintain their current hourly rate of pay until their next anniversary date, when they will advance to the first Step at the new grade level which would result in an increase in salary. If their hourly rate is above the maximum at the new grade level, they will be red-circled and paid as per Article 28.