Compensation for EHRA Employees Policy

This policy addresses the requirements for establishing salary compensation for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (“University”) employees who are Exempt from the Human Resources Act (“EHRA”).

University Policy

Title

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Policy on Compensation for EHRA Employees

Introduction

Purpose

This policy addresses the requirements for establishing salary compensation for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ("University") employees who are Exempt from the Human Resources Act (“EHRA”).

Scope

This policy applies to salary compensation for EHRA employees, including Senior Academic and Administrative Officers ("SAAO"), Exempt Professional Staff ("EPS"), and faculty.

The EHRA Non-Salary and Deferred Compensation Policy addresses the requirements for non-salary and deferred compensation for EHRA permanent employees.

Policy

Policy Statement

When determining base salaries, salary supplements, overloads, and salary adjustments for EHRA employees, the University must comply with applicable federal and state laws, including Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) minimum salary requirements and UNC System Office and Board of Trustees policies. To ensure such compliance, University units must work with EHRA Human Resources in the Office of Human Resources to determine the appropriate salary. EHRA Human Resources will follow salary guidelines established by the UNC System Office, and/or the University as appropriate. All salary decisions must comply with the University Policy Statement on Non-Discrimination.

Related Requirements

External Regulations

• The United States Fair Labor Standards Act
• Policy on the Delegations of Authority and Granting of Management Flexibility on Human Resources Matters, UNC System Policy Manual, 600.3.4
• Regulation on the Delegations of Authority and Granting of Management Flexibility on Human Resources Matters, UNC System Policy Manual, 600.3.4[R]

University Policies, Standards, and Procedures

• Policy on External Professional Activities of Faculty and Other Professional Staff
• Policy on EHRA Employee Non-Salary and Deferred Compensation
• Policy Statement on Non-Discrimination
• Additional Compensation Procedure (pending)

Contact Information

Primary Contact

Department: Office of Human Resources, EHRA Human Resources

Email: ehranf@unc.edu