2011-2012 Merit Program: Amended Implementation Guidelines

Department Human Resource Managers:

The implementation guidelines for the 2011 staff merit program have been amended.

Click on the link below to download the amended guildelines and exception request template:

Amended Merit Implementation Guidelines   (Word)

The following changes have been made:

Section B: 

Further clarification of the definition of “eligible population” as it applies to the top 20% of the eligible population who may be awarded increases higher than 3% (to clarify this does not mean only 20% of top performers).

Section C3: 

There were 49 staff on campus who received a salary adjustment of less than 3% since January 2011, rendering them ineligible for merit increases under the original guidelines.  The Chancellor has granted a blanket authorization for these 49 to be included in the eligible population, to top off their previous increases to 3%.  If positions are on central funds, the incremental increase would be centrally funded up to 3%; any additional increases will be self-funded by the unit and will require exception approval.

Section G: 

A standard template for requesting exceptions has been developed, and is attached as an Appendix. Please note that there will be no additional funding for exceptions.

If you have any questions or need any additional information about this process, please contact your CUA or the Compensation Unit.