Common use of Withholding Increments Clause in Contracts

Withholding Increments. Notwithstanding the above, the Employer may withhold the increment on the basis of an unsatisfactory report. The Employer shall notify the employee in writing of such action prior to the increment date and give reasons thereof. If the employee is not served with such notice prior to the increment date, they will be deemed to have earned the increment. An employee may grieve against the withholding of their increment and the onus of proof that the increment may be withheld shall rest on the employer.

Withholding Increments. Notwithstanding the above, the Employer employer may withhold the increment on the basis of an unsatisfactory report. The Employer employer shall notify the employee in writing of such action prior to the increment date and give reasons thereof. If the employee is not served with such notice prior to the increment date, they will be deemed to have earned the increment. An employee may grieve against the withholding of their increment and the onus of proof that the increment may be withheld shall rest on the employer.