WAC 357-28-055. How is the periodic increment date determined for a general government employee?

(1) For a general government employee appointed to a position before July 1, 2005, the employee's periodic increment date as of June 30, 2005, is retained. (2) For a general government employee appointed to a position on or after July 1, 2005, whose base salary is set at the minimum of the salary range, the periodic increment date is six months from the date of appointment. (3) For a general government employee appointed to a position on or after July 1, 2005, whose base salary is set above the minimum but below step L of the salary range, the periodic increment date is twelve months from date of appointment. (4) A general government employee appointed to a position on or after July 1, 2005, whose base salary is set at step L of the range will not have a periodic increment date set. If the employee later receives a new appointment, the periodic increment date will be set at that time, as described in this section. (5) Once a general government employee's periodic increment date is set, it remains the same unless: (a) The periodic increment date is advanced or postponed in accordance with WAC 357-28-070 ; or (b) The periodic increment date is reset in accordance with subsections (2) and (3) of this section when an employee is rehired after a break in service.