However, any of these actions, combined with other circumstances, may justify such an increase. These circumstances may include, but are not limited to, the education, experience, or level of duties and responsibilities of another employee in an administrative unit. The provision of an increase to one employee shall not be used as the basis for providing a special pay increase to another employee. In situations where salary compression exists, documented recruitment problems and an explanation of how they relate to the employee must be submitted. Pay increases will be reviewed based on the employee's education, experience and performance as compared to other employees within the same or comparable classes.
Documentation detailing the specifics of the compression situation is required.
An employee may receive a Special Pay Increase for documented, sustained superior performance. The Dean or Director will submit a narrative, explaining and documenting the reasons for the proposed increase. The proposal must be approved by the appropriate Vice President. The employee must have permanent status in the classification and a discipline-free work record, with no performance appraisals rated below standards, within the last five years. Documentation of pre-approval and completion should be attached to a Special Pay Increase request form.