Common use of Step Reduction Clause in Contracts

Step Reduction. Due to inferior work, lack of application, indifferent attitude or other legitimate reasons, a non-exempt employee's step may be reduced to a lower step. For exempt employees, performance deficiencies may be cause for any FLSA-compliant action, in accordance with applicable law. There is no right of appeal under ARTICLE 43. (DISCIPLINARY APPEALS) due to the lowering of steps, but the reasons for reduction shall be given in writing to the employee. An employee may contest the lowering of a step through the process in ARTICLE 41. (