Longevity Pay Policy
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Subject |
Personnel |
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Effective Date |
January 1, 2019 |
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Revised Date |
January 15, 2025 |
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Review Date |
January 2028 |
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Responsible Party |
University of Human Resources |
Table of Contents
100.00 Introduction and Purpose
200.00 Longevity Rates and Application
300.00 Application of Longevity When Moving to Classified Status
Scope
This policy applies only to classified employees.
100.00 Introduction and Purpose
This policy describes the application of the longevity pay for classified employees as authorized under Section 2-18-304, MCA and approved by the Board of Regents.
200.00 Longevity Rates and Application
A classified employee will receive pay for one longevity increment for every five years of uninterrupted service as outlined below.
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Longevity Rates |
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Yearly Longevity Increment |
Longevity Percentage of Base Pay |
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5 years |
1.50% |
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10 years |
3.50% |
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15 years |
5.50% |
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20 years |
7.50% |
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25 years |
9.50% |
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30 years |
11.00% |
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35 years |
12.50% |
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40 years |
14.00% |
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45 years |
15.50% |
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50 years |
17.00% |
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55 years |
18.50% |
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60 years |
20.50% |
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65 years |
21.50% |
For purposes of calculating longevity, employment as a short-term worker, student worker, or graduate assistantship does not apply toward years of service, however employment in any other capacity may count toward years of service. Authorized leaves of absence are not considered interruptions in service. Employees on approved leave will continue to accrue longevity credit. If an employee returns to state employment after a break in service, the employee must restart the accrual process.
300.00 Application of Longevity When Moving to Classified Status
The longevity rate of a classified employee who has been continuously employed in both classified and contract employee positions will be based on the employee’s years of continuous employment with the university. Contract employees are not eligible for longevity pay.