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One-time Merit Payments
How does it work?
One-time Merit Payments are monetary rewards up
to $2,500 (gross) to recognize outstanding performance that consistently
exceeds expected or required productivity or exceptional contributions
by employees performing special projects of significant importance.
Wage employees are not eligible to receive a One-time
Merit Payment.
How often can it be given?
One-time Merit Payments are awarded no more than once per year per employee,
due to the requirement that an employee must not have received a merit salary
increase within the past six months prior to the effective date of the One-time
Merit Payment. Employees must also be employed by the University for at least
six continuous months immediately preceding the effective date of the payment.
Who approves it?
One-time Merit Payments require approval from a Vice President or designee.
This type of merit increase is not added to the employee's base pay.
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