Common use of Merit Process Clause in Contracts

Merit Process. An employee who wishes to be considered for one of the above listed “Senior” classifications, in accordance with this Article, shall be eligible to apply no earlier than the completion of one (1) year at the top of the respective classification schedule. The eligible employee shall submit a written application for the desired “Senior” position with details supporting arguments for each of the above criteria to their Manager with a copy to Human Resources. The Company will have thirty (30) days to assess the employee’s candidacy and determine if there is the means to increase the number of senior employees in this classification. Within this thirty (30) day period, the Manager and Human Resources representative shall conduct a meeting with the employee to discuss the merits of the case submitted. (a) If the employee’s request is successful the merit increase will be effective beginning the pay period following the date that the decision has been made. (b) If the employees’ request is denied the Manager and Human Resources representative shall meet with the employee to provide and explanation of how the employee fell short of criteria expectations and/or why increasing the number of “Senior” employees is not feasible at this time. It is understood that the decision of such process is not subject to grievance. An employee who has been unsuccessful in this process may re-apply twelve (12) months after their initial application. Timelines may only be extended by mutual consent.