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ARD COPY OR DIGITAL FORM. ALL OFFENDERS WILL BE
SUED IN A COURT OF LAW. EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND RECORDS

committed to paying its employees equitable wages that reflect the requirements and
responsibilities of their positions and are comparable to the pay received by similarly

situated employees in other organizations in the area.

Compensation for every position is determined by several factors, including job analysis

and evaluation, the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, and salary survey data
on pay practices of other employers. XYZ Corporation periodically reviews its salary

administration program and restructures it as necessary. Merit-based pay adjustments may
be awarded in conjunction with superior employee performance documented by the
performance evaluation process. Incentive bonuses may be awarded depending on the

overall profitability of XYZ Corporation and based on each employee's individual
contributions to the organization.

Employees should bring their pay-related questions or concerns to the attention of their
immediate supervisors, who are responsible for the fair administration of departmental pay

practices. The accounting department is also available to answer specific questions about
the salary administration program.

3.9 Professional Development

At the discretion of your manager/supervisor, employees may be able to attend
conferences, courses, seminars and meetings, identified through annual work plans and
performance reviews, which may be beneficial to the employee’s professional development.

When these opportunities are directly related to the employee’s position, or are suggested
by the manager/supervisor, then XYZ Corporation will cover the cost of registration, course

materials and some travel expenses.

If XYZ Corporation has agreed to pay for a course, the fees will be paid on evidence of

successful completion. If [THE ORGANIZATION] sponsors a course (or courses) and the
employee departs [THE ORGANIZATION] within a year of completion, the course fees will
become repayable in full.

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