R477-6-1. Pay Plans

With approval of the Governor, the DHRM Division Director shall develop salary ranges for pay plans for each job. (1) DHRM shall include a salary range in each job description. (2) Management may increase an employee's wage up to the salary range maximum. A wage increase shall be at least 1/2% of the current wage unless the difference between the current wage and the salary range maximum is less than 1/2%. (3) Management may not increase an employee's wage above the salary range maximum except for pay for performance increases under Subsection R477-6-6(3). (4) Management may decrease an employee's wage down to the salary range minimum. A wage decrease shall be at least 1/2% of the current wage unless the difference between the current wage and the salary range minimum is less than 1/2%. (5) Management may not decrease or establish an employee's wage below the salary range minimum.