The HRB shall be responsible for the development of a uniform
and equitable Salary Plan, which shall consist of, minimum and maximum
salaries for each class in the Classification Plan. The salary range
for each classification shall be the salary range for the class to
which the classification is allocated.
[Amended 5-20-2019 ATM by Art. 21]
On an annual basis, the HRB shall perform an analysis of the
Salary Plan and recommend adjustments accordingly. Such analysis shall
include, but not be limited to, a review of increases negotiated with
Town labor unions, increases provided in salary plans for comparative
classifications in comparative jurisdictions, and the increase in
the cost of wages as measured by the U.S. Department of Labor's
Employment Cost Index (ECI) for State and Local Government. The recommended
Salary Plan for the upcoming fiscal year shall be submitted to the
Town Administrator by December 15 of each year; the Town Administrator
shall transmit the Plan to the Select Board for approval in accordance
with Easton's Home Rule Charter § C 4-2(m).
Employees shall receive annual longevity payments for their
years of continuous service for the Town of Easton, in accordance
with the following schedule:
A. Upon completion of five years: $350.
B. Upon completion of 10 years: $400.
C. Upon completion of 15 years: $450.
D. Upon completion of 20 years: $500.
E. Upon completion of 25 years: $550.
F. Upon completion of 30 years: $600.
G. Upon completion of 35 years: $650.
For the purpose of this chapter, actual hours worked shall include
all time an employee is required to be on duty. It is the intent of
this chapter that the supervisor bear the responsibility for notifying
the employee of any limitation when work hours exceed normal work
hours.