In extreme cases, a department may be required to eliminate another position to accommodate salary needs of the upgraded position. Decisions to increase or decrease salaries for a position reclassification are made in conjunction with the Compensation Office of Human Resources. Effective Dates of Annual Salary Increases and Other Raises Annual salary adjustments are considered in preparation of budgets each fiscal year. Approved annual increases for most employees are effective on July 1. Salary increases requiring retroactive pay must be signed by the appropriate vice president and must be accompanied by correspondence which documents the reason for the delay.
Salary increases for promotions are effective the day the promotion takes place.
Salary adjustments resulting from reclassifications will be effective no earlier than the date of approval of the classification recommendation by the vice president or other authorize official. An employee may occasionally transfer or be reassigned to a lower rated position, or the position he or she occupies may be reclassified downward. The pay rate for the employee is based on the pay range of the new position. Any change to the employee's rate of pay will be determined in conjunction with Compensation Office. An employee may acquire new skills and knowledge, both on and off the job.