Equity increase procedures at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) are designed to ensure that employees are fairly compensated relative to their peers. These procedures address compensation adjustments that may arise due to changes in job responsibilities, shifts in market conditions, or internal pay equity issues.
Departmental Authority and Reasons for Equity Increases
As defined by Local Procedure 30, the Organization Head or their designee has the delegated authority to approve equity increases of up to 15% total across a rolling 12-month period for non-represented staff. These increases aim to address salary inequities and may be warranted for the following reasons:
- Increased Duties That Do Not Warrant a Reclassification: The department may provide an equity increase when an employee takes on additional responsibilities that do not justify an upward reclassification (Position Description should be updated accordingly).
- Changing Market Conditions: The department's HR Representative can contact their Compensation Consultant for additional information to help determine if compensation adjustments are needed due to changes in the job market.
- Internal Equity: To address salary issues within the unit, department, college, or school, ensuring fair compensation relative to peers with similar roles and responsibilities. This may include addressing pay compression between a supervisor and their subordinate.
- Staff Retention: To retain employees and prevent turnover, the department may grant equity increases to align compensation with current market or in response to a bonafide external offer of employment.
Equity Increase for Non-Represented Staff Exceeding 15%
- Exceptional equity increases for non-represented staff exceeding 15% must be submitted to CHR Compensation Services for review and approval through the Bruin CHR Service Center.
- For detailed information and other salary criteria, please refer to UCLA Procedure 30 – Salary.
Equity Increase for Represented Staff
- Equity increases for staff covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) follow specific procedures. For detailed information, refer to the appropriate CBA.
- All CBA equity requests must be submitted to CHR, Compensation Services, for review via the Bruin CHR Service Center.
Process for Submitting an Equity Increase
- Department HR Representatives can refer to the HRSD KB Article in the Bruin CHR Service Center for detailed information on the process of submitting an equity increase.
Campus Human Resources, Compensation Services
Phone: (310) 794-0880 | Fax: (310) 794-0875
