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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Hi Jennifer,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Please see the answers from Louisiana as follows. Would you be able to share your results with me please? Let me know if I can assist with any further questions. Thanks!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<u><span style="color:windowtext">Does your state have a compensation philosophy? If yes, please share.</span></u><u><o:p></o:p></u></li></ol>
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<span style="color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">Yes, as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#1F497D">It is the policy of the State to maintain labor market competitiveness within the boundaries of financial feasibility. The state is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce of high performing employees with the competencies,
knowledge, skills, abilities and dedication needed to consistently provide state services.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">
<u>Does your state have any type of plan or guidance related to salary determination? If yes, please share.<o:p></o:p></u></li></ol>
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<span style="color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">We have pay rules in
<a href="https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/CSRules/Chapter6.aspx"><span style="color:#033160;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#033160;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">Chapter 6</span></a> and a
<a href="https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/files/HRHandbook/Updates/2018-0001%20CAG.pdf">
<span style="color:#033160;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#033160;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">Compensation Administration Guide</span></a> that explains the rules as provided in Chapter 6.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<u>Does your state have any type of plan or guidance to address salary compression? If yes, please share.<o:p></o:p></u></li></ol>
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<span style="color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">Addressing salary compression is optional and at the appointing authority’s discretion. For more info, see SCS Rule 6.16.2 and its reference in the Compensation
Administration Guide.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<u>Does your state modify its pay range minimum and maximum amounts annually? If so, how are the amounts determined?<o:p></o:p></u></li></ol>
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<span style="color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">We are required to make a recommendation every year in accordance with SCS Rule 6.2(b); however, a recommendation may include not adjusting the structure.
Amounts are determined based on external salary data and available funds to bring employees up to the new minimums.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<u>What type of classification system does your state utilize (i.e., class-based, broadband, etc.)? How long has it been in effect?<o:p></o:p></u></li></ol>
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<span style="color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">We use a classification system for internal equity combined with market data for external competitiveness. The system in its current form has been used since
2012.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<u>What types of benefits and/or challenges do you experience with your current classification system? Is there a system you have used previously that you prefer?<o:p></o:p></u></li></ol>
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<span style="color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">Benefits of the current system is that we can customize classifications as needed to fit agency needs relative to organizational structure, min quals, etc.
Challenges are that it is more difficult and time consuming to benchmark agency-specific jobs in salary sources and make comparisons for internal equity across different job series.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%">
<span style="color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<u>Has your state recently undergone a classification and/or compensation study? If so, what were the key take-aways, and who completed the study?<o:p></o:p></u></li></ol>
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<span style="color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">Yes, we did a
<a href="https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Divisions/Compensation/compensationredesign.aspx">
<span style="color:#033160;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#033160;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">compensation redesign</span></a> that was implemented 7/1/18. SCS staff did the majority of the work, with an outside consultant giving some advice early
in the process. The overall objective was to place the classified system in a position to attract skilled and qualified job candidates with a competitive entry salary, and to provide a means to train and grow an employee’s competencies while providing tiered
increases aimed at moving the employee to a market value within a time frame conducive to retaining employees in a fiscally responsible manner. Main takeaways were as follows:
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">a 2% general increase was granted to all classified employees on January 1, 2018<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">the State’s (6) occupational based classified pay schedules were realigned with the relevant market<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">the static 4% annual performance adjustments were replaced with tiered market based adjustments of 4%, 3% or 2% depending on
the employee’s position in range<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<u>What vendors have you utilized for assistance regarding statewide classification and compensation, if any?<o:p></o:p></u></li></ol>
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<span style="color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">We have used Neville Kenning on occasion.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Boswell, Jennifer <Jennifer.Boswell@dms.fl.gov>
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, April 29, 2021 8:44 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> dhr_ncasg_survey_list@admws.idaho.gov<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [NCASG] Minimum Wage Increase and Salary Compression<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Good morning colleagues,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The state of Florida is in need of your assistance. In November’s general election, our voters approved a constitutional amendment raising the state’s minimum wage from $8.65 per hour (effective January 1, 2021) to $10.00 per hour effective
September 30, 2021; and raising it an additional $1.00 per hour every September 30<sup>th</sup> until it reaches $15.00 per hour. Earlier this week, a legislative proposal was released including a minimum wage increase to $13.00 per hour on July 1, 2021,
and tasks each agency with developing a plan to address salary compression as a result of implementing the increase.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Any guidance you can provide, including links and or documents, in reference to the following questions would be greatly appreciated.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:windowtext">Does your state have a compensation philosophy? If yes, please share.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4">
Does your state have any type of plan or guidance related to salary determination? If yes, please share.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4">
Does your state have any type of plan or guidance to address salary compression? If yes, please share.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4">
Does your state modify its pay range minimum and maximum amounts annually? If so, how are the amounts determined?<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4">
What type of classification system does your state utilize (i.e., class-based, broadband, etc.)? How long has it been in effect?<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4">
What types of benefits and/or challenges do you experience with your current classification system? Is there a system you have used previously that you prefer?<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4">
Has your state recently undergone a classification and/or compensation study? If so, what were the key take-aways, and who completed the study?<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4">
What vendors have you utilized for assistance regarding statewide classification and compensation, if any?<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you all for your assistance,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Jennifer Boswell </b>| <i>Division of State Human Resource Management<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">850.488.2445 (office) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Florida Department of Management Services<o:p></o:p></p>
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