Notwithstanding other provisions of law, state agencies may increase or decrease individual employee salaries based upon performance. Such increase or decrease shall be determined by the agency. Performance increases shall not place an employee's salary above the maximum of the grade or executive compensation level. Performance decreases may not place an employee's salary below the minimum of the grade or executive compensation level. Performance decreases shall be based on the results of an EPMS evaluation. Employees assessed salary decreases may seek redress through the state employees' grievance system.
HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 178, Section 7, eff July 1, 1993.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Section 8-1-10. "Public officers" defined.
Section 8-1-20. Illegal collecting and retaining rebates, commissions, or discounts.
Section 8-1-30. Knowingly allowing false claims by witnesses or jurors of mileage traveled.
Section 8-1-40. Failure of clerk, sheriff, or magistrate to pay over fines or penalties.
Section 8-1-50. Allowing records to be taken from office.
Section 8-1-60. Neglect of duty.
Section 8-1-70. Officers reported by circuit solicitor for neglect of duty; indictment.
Section 8-1-80. Misconduct of public officer; office declared vacant.
Section 8-1-100. Suspension of officer indicted for crime.
Section 8-1-130. Holding certain offices and serving as city attorney not dual officeholding.
Section 8-1-150. Filling vacancies.
Section 8-1-155. Preference to resident of state.
Section 8-1-160. Performance increase or decrease in salary; redress for decrease.
Section 8-1-170. Group productivity incentive programs.
Section 8-1-180. Tokens of recognition and other rewards; limit on amount per individual.
Section 8-1-190. Pilot programs to create innovation in state government.