Performance Bonus Plan

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Department Name
Unclassified, Unrepresented Employees
FY ________
Scope: This policy applies to unclassified, unrepresented employees for the
period of coverage noted above.
Purpose and Objectives: (brief description of why the plan is being developed,
conditions, critical organization objectives and how they link to the plan).
To motivate and reward employees who exceed specific performance
expectations & measures. A bonus up to 6% of base pay in addition to merit or
across-the-board salary adjustments may be awarded.
Eligibility: (organizational unit and individual participants)
Unclassified, unrepresented employees in (organizational unit), who have a
performance review rating that exceeds expectations of performance. Employees
must have a current performance evaluation on record. Please certify the
existence of a current performance evaluation on the Personnel Change Request
Performance Measures: (Describe key attributes of plan and principles to which the
plan should adhere).
To reward performance consistent with the goals of the department, division, and
the university.
Method of funding: (e.g., self-funded from the financial value of the improved
performance, or budgeted)
This Performance Bonus Plan will be funded by the department.
Target Plan Payout: (Payout by performance measure)
Bonus payout may be distributed at anytime during FY07-08 by submitting a
Personnel Change Request. If timing and/or number of affected employees are
known, please indicate here.
Payout Criteria: (Bonus will be paid out as one time, lump sum cash payment, up to
6%; what is the anticipated timing of payout)

Rev:

7/16/07 (drw)
1/25/11 (sb)

Distribution of Incentive earnings: Incentive will be distributed as a one-time lump

sum payment during normal payroll processing

Executive Level Approval:

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Authorized Signature

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Date

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Title

Compensation Department Approval:

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Authorized Signature

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Date

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Title

Renewal of the bonus plan for Unclassified, Unrepresented Employees will require
Compensations review and approval.

Contact your HR Director assigned to your area if you have questions regarding the
bonus plan.

Rev:

7/16/07 (drw)
1/25/11 (sb)