Compensation Actions for Staff

Bonus

A lump sum payment that is not a permanent increase to the base salary of an employee. Typically paid in one installment. A bonus is a pay provision in many of the staff collective bargaining agreements and specific provisions for its use may vary by contract. For details, please refer to the specific collective bargaining agreement.

 

Classification Review

Process to ensure the employee's position is appropriately classified according to the pre-defined system-wide classification standards. An updated position description is required to complete this action. For details, refer to the specific collective bargaining agreement.

 

In-Range Progression (IRP)

A permanent increase in pay within a salary range of a classification and range/skill level. Classification or skill level do not change as the result of an IRP. IRP is a pay provision in many of the staff collective bargaining agreements and specific provisions for its use may vary by contract. In some cases, an IRP may be used to recognize a permanent increase in responsibilities and/or knowledge and skills and abilities regularly applied on the job. An IRP may also be used to address pay equity. An updated position description may be required to complete this action. For details, refer to the specific collective bargaining agreements.

 

Reassignment

A temporary or permanent movement from one position and/or department to another, or when management reassigns an employee within a classification or range based on the requirements of the position and an assessment of the employee’s qualifications and skills. An updated position description may be required to complete this action. A reassignment may or may not affect a salary change. For details, refer to the specific collective bargaining agreements.

 

Stipend

Temporary additional compensation paid to an employee. Stipend is a pay provision in many of the staff collective bargaining agreements and specific provisions for its use may vary by contract. In some cases, a stipend may be used for employee’s temporarily assigned responsibilities that are not part of their regular position, or for job-related training and certifications, and other provisions as specified by the respective bargaining agreement or CSU policy provision. For details, refer to the specific collective bargaining agreements.

 

Supervisor Update

Used when only changing the employee's immediate MPP supervisor.