DEPARTMENT: Employee Relations
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Provide One-Time Base Equity Adjustment To Non-Temporary, Non-Union County Staff
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize a one-time two percent (2%) base equity adjustment for all non-temporary, non-union County employees.
SUMMARY
During 2021 and 2022, the County adopted a non-union merit compensation plan and merit matrix which included a combination of base and lump sum merit payments for all non-union employees. The lump sum payments were established due to the economic uncertainty caused by the on-going COVID 19 pandemic. As a result of the lump sum payments, employee advancement through the salary ranges were somewhat stagnated. Further, County staff hired after that time received initial wage rates that were constrained by current staff wages due to internal equity considerations. To reconcile the impact of the lump sum payments in 2021 and 2022, the Human Resources Director recommends a one-time two percent (2%) base increase for all non-temporary, non-union County employees employed as of the first pay period in January 2025.
RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff recommends approval.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The estimated cost is included in County Manager’s recommended 2025 budget.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, during 2021 and 2022, the County adopted a non-union merit compensation plan and merit matrix which included a combination of base and lump sum merit payments for all non-union employees; and
WHEREAS, the lump sum payments were established due to the economic uncertainty caused by the on-going COVID 19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the lump sum payments, employee advancement through the salary ranges were somewhat stagnated; and
WHEREAS, County staff hired after that time received initial wage rates that were constrained by current staff wages due to internal equity considerations; and
WHEREAS, to reconcile the impact of the lump sum payments in 2021 and 2022, the Human Resources Director recommends a one-time two percent (2%) base increase for all non-temporary, non-union County employees employed as of the first pay period in January 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes a one-time two percent (2%) equity adjustment to all non-temporary, non-union employees, employed by the County as of the first pay period of 2025.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
BOARD GOALS
☐ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Andy Benish
Author: Andy Benish