Title
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS, GENERAL SCHEDULE EMPLOYEES - SALARY SCHEDULE G for the purpose of amending the Salary Plan of the County to reflect pay rates and other modified benefits for General Schedule Employees.
Background
This legislation amends the Salary Plan for General Schedule employees, Salary Schedule G, and reflects the State minimum wage rate of $12.50, the scheduled minimum wage rate for January 1, 2023 of $13.25 and the scheduled minimum wage rate for January 1, 2024 of $14.00. It also provides a three percent (3%) Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in each fiscal year effective in January 2023 and January 2024 respectively, merit increases to eligible employees for both fiscal years, or a bonus payment may be made in lieu of a merit increase, and a 3.5% increase to the maximum wage scale in July of each fiscal year.