Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Update on HB 140

UPEA staff met with DHRM about HB 140 yesterday (2/9/10). In the meeting, DHRM explained that the intent for changing the pay system was to try to encourage more merit pay increases by removing the steps from the pay plan. If only 1% is available, the legislature could grant a 1% merit step increase rather than being limited to 2.75%. UPEA is in the process of researching the plan, and will be meeting with DHRM again next week to discuss UPEA’s viewpoint on this plan.

The changes to the grievance process as explained were due to conflicts that have been found with the Attorney General’s Office and costs associated with the grievances handled at the Career Service Review Board.

UPEA has scheduled a meeting for Thursday (2/11/10) with the sponsor of the bill, Representative Brad Dee.