Common use of Merit Criteria Clause in Contracts

Merit Criteria. In order for an employee to be considered for a merit classification it is understood that a candidate would have to score well on all of the following criteria. Conclusions should be supported with examples. Areas where the employee falls short of expectations should be discussed and suggestions for improvement should be made. 1. Core Competency and Technical Knowledge - The employee demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of their job. Keeps up-to-date of new or changing technologies or methods of work. 2. Work Performance - The employee excels on their job. Work performance is consistently above standard. The employee is relied on by others to perform work which is error free with minimal guidance or instruction.