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Compensation Policy
Compensation
UC Policy
This systemwide policy describes compensation, hours of work, and related components for employees in the Managers & Senior Professionals and Professional & Support Staff personnel groups.
UCR Local Procedure
Local guidance on Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM) 30: Compensation is to ensure the campus community is aware of the local guidance on compensation matters.
The Hiring Bonus Program (HBP) is designed to enhance the University’s ability to attract highly qualified external candidates by offering hiring bonuses as part of the employment offer to be more competitive and encourage the candidate to accept the position.

The Retention Bonus Program (RBP) is a targeted payment outside of an employee's regular salary as an incentive to retain key employees by offering a targeted, one-time, non-base building cash payment. This payment serves as encouragement for employees to remain with the University to meet critical and priority business needs.
Incentive and Recognition Award Plans
UC Policy
This systemwide policy provides direction and authority for the development and approval of incentive award plans and recognition award plans under which Manager & Senior Professional (MSP) and Professional & Support Staff (PSS) employees may receive awards.
UCR Policy

 
Also known as STAR Local Guidelines, these guidelines serve as a framework for implementation of cash recognition awards for employees under the Staff Appreciation and Recognition Plan (the “STAR Plan”) at the Riverside campus.
Uniforms and Safety Apparel
UC Policy
The University provides employees with certain protective work clothing and safety equipment and covers the cost of replacement allowances for certain uniforms.
UCR Policy
Local Procedure 35 addresses employees in positions that require certain protective work clothing and safety equipment, and covers the cost of replacement allowances for certain uniforms.
Classification of Employees
UC Policy
The policy and procedures describe classification of a position and the classification review process.
UCR Policy


Positions within an organization are established and classified according to the level and scope of assigned duties and responsibilities, as documented in approved job descriptions. Positions that involve similar duties and responsibilities are grouped together into the same job series. When there are significant changes to the duties and responsibilities of a position, it may be reviewed for reclassification to ensure that the classification remains accurate and appropriate.