Competitive Promotions

A promotion is a progression, through the competitive process, of an employee into a higher-graded position Promotions are typically accompanied by a pay increase. Guidelines for promotional increases are as follows:

• The employee's new pay rate must be at least at the new range minimum.
• The department should refer to the Salary Determination and Internal Equity for Staff Employees Guidelines for guidance on pay increases and internal equity reviews. For competitive promotions occurring between April 1 and June 30 the hiring department should take into consideration the annual Mass Salary Increase as a factor when negotiating a starting salary offer.

For bargaining unit employees please refer to the appropriate union bargaining agreement.