Exceptional Recognition Acknowledgment, pay rates for hourly and student workers
Exceptional Recognition Acknowledgment
The process for recognizing exceptional or extraordinary performance has been revised. There is now one form to both acknowledge extraordinary performance (for performance evaluation purposes) and grant bonuses or leave to employees. Please note the following changes.
- The form is called the “Exceptional Recognition Acknowledgment Form.”
- The distinction between “Extraordinary” and “Outstanding” has been removed and departments may use their discretion to determine the amount of an award (up to $2,000/fiscal year and/or up to 5 days of leave per calendar year). Your assigned HR Consultant or HR Professional can provide you with guidance for working with managers in determining an appropriate award amount.
- Awards will now be processed on both the 10th and 25th of the month.
- Group 1 written notices no longer automatically disqualify employees from receiving awards; exceptions may be granted with Central HR approval.
Pay rates for hourly and student workers
To more effectively meet VCU’s business needs, pay rate limits for student and hourly workers have been increased.
- The student worker rate limit is $30/hour.
- The hourly worker rate limit is $80/hour.
- Human Resources’ approval for hourly posting rates is not necessary until the amount meets or exceeds $80/hour.
- Wage Position Descriptions must continue to be submitted for rates of $30/hour or greater.
- Payments for services rendered must be reasonable and consistently applied.
Questions? Please contact your HR Consultant.
Categories Awards and recognition, Compensation, Hourly