PERSONNEL
POLICIES FOR STAFF MEMBERS
BERKELEY CAMPUS POLICY/PROCEDURE
2: DEFINITION OF TERMS
NOTE: THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE SUPPLEMENTS PERSONNEL POLICY 2 AND SYSTEM-WIDE IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES. EACH SECTION SHOULD BE READ WITH THE RELATED POLICY SECTION.
PROPOSED CHANGES (EFFECTIVE 7/1/09) ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN BOLD ITALIC. SEE NOTICE ON PPSM POLICY CHANGES FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Demotion. The change of an employee from one position to another position that has a lower salary range midpoint is termed a demotion.
Promotion. The change of an employee from one position to another position that has a higher salary range midpoint is termed a promotion.
Reclassification, Downward (PSS Salary Grades). The movement of an employee's current position to a different class or salary grade having a lower salary range midpoint is termed a downward reclassification.
Reclassification, Lateral (PSS Salary Grades). The movement of an employee's current position to a different class having the same salary range midpoint is termed a lateral reclassification.
Reclassification, Upward (PSS Salary Grades). The movement of an employee's current position to a different class or salary grade having a higher salary range midpoint is termed an upward reclassification.
Transfer. The change of an employee from one position to another position that has the same salary range midpoint is termed a transfer.