Employees are placed in an assigned position and pay grade of a job classification and pay plan approved by the Commissioner. The pay plan may provide scheduled salary increases, including, but not limited to, annual salary adjustment increases.
001.01Horizontal Movement. The Deputy Commissioner may distribute salary increases to employees who meet established criteria as necessary to address internal/external inequities and recognize noteworthy performance. The salary increases will be included in the employee's regular rate of pay and base salary.001.02Merit Stipends. Upon receiving a recommendation from the appropriate Office Administrator, the Deputy Commissioner may distribute merit stipends to recognize employees, with at least two (2) years of service with the Department, who have demonstrated exemplary performance or who have completed temporary assignments that required time, skill, and effort beyond the normal scope of the employee's position. The stipend will be a one-time payment, above and beyond the regular rate of pay. The stipend will not become part of the employee's base salary.93 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 7, § 001
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