Whether or not each of the employment transactions below results in a change in pay rate for the employe depends on the specific circumstances of the transaction and the applicable union contract or pay plan provisions. If you have questions regarding a specific transaction, refer to the appropriate contract or pay plan provision or contact your employing unit personnel representative. A transfer is a movement of an employe from one position to another position in the same classification or counterpart pay rate or pay range to which any of the employe's current positions is assigned. Transfer policies for represented employes may differ with each union contract. Promotion Promotion is the appointment of an employe with permanent status to a different position in a higher classification within the UW-Madison or another state agency.
All promotions are competitive and an examination is usually required.
A probationary period is required upon promotion to a new position. Of course, proper advance notice must be given to the supervisor. The amount of leave time permitted may differ with each union contract, as well as for non-represented employes. Represented employes should check the contract for specifics. Demotion Demotion is the movement of an employe with permanent status in one class to a position in a class lower than the highest position currently held in which the employe has permanent status in class.