When establishing a pay rate for a hire, the department should follow Salary Determination and Internal Equity for Staff Employees. Departments that are starting new employees between April 1 and June 30 should anticipate the outcome of the annual Mass Salary Update(if allocated by the Regents) as a factor when negotiating a starting salary offer. Hiring officials should contact their HR Consultants for guidance when establishing salary rates for new employees.
Unless otherwise authorized by the President, contract-based staff appointments are typically established for a period of up to one (1) year, subject to renegotiation for renewal effective July 1 of each year. However, in cases where the initial appointment date falls between April 1 and June 30, the new contract should be established with an end date of June 30 of the ensuing fiscal year, not subject to renewal at the end of the current fiscal year. In such cases, the starting salary rate should anticipate the outcome of the annual "Mass Salary Update" for the current fiscal year.
All other administrative processes for such contracts, including approvals, are the same as for annual contracts.
For employees whose position classifications are included in a collective bargaining unit, please refer to the appropriate bargaining agreement.
