Compensation

FLSA Determination

On November 15, 2024, a Federal Judge vacated the Department of Labor’s Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) April 2024 final rule on overtime exemptions. The Department of Labor (DOL) had issued revised regulations on April 23, 2024, that increased the minimum salary threshold for overtime-exempt employees to $844 per week effective July 1, 2024, and to $1,128 per week effective January 1, 2025. The Federal Judge reinstated the minimum salary threshold, which had been in effect since January 1, 2020.

The University will be taking two separate...

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Compensation

The objective of the Berkeley campus compensation program is to establish salary rates comparable to the market and assist campus managers with salary decisions that help recruit, retain, and motivate highly qualified employees.

This section provides resources to help employees learn more about Compensation and the services we provide.

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Spot Awards

Spot Awards are designed to recognize special contributions, as they occur, for a specific project or task. Spot Awards are generally for a special contribution accomplished over a relatively short time period. A Spot Award lets employees know that someone has noticed their noteworthy contribution. At the same time, it recognizes and reinforces the behaviors and values that are important at UC Berkeley. The award funds may not be supplemented by department, division, or college funds....

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Recognition & Non-Cash Awards

Non-Cash Awards

Departments can recognize specific contributions to the departmental mission or strategic plan via Non-Cash Awards (non-cash, up to $75 in value).

Non Cash Awards (under Definition & Criteria)

Recognition Awards (non-cash, up to $75 in value) are for specific contributions to the departmental mission or strategic plan. Recognition Awards are in the form of non-negotiable gift cards, certificates, plaques, or a range of pre-selected items of limited monetary value. Non-cash awards are...

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Nomination Form

Nominations for STAR Plan awards (Spot Awards only) should be submitted using the Berkeley STAR Plan Nomination form:

STAR Plan Nomination Form

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Salary Program FY20

It is important that we continue to invest in our staff who provide essential support to the academic mission of the university. Therefore, this year’s Salary Program will be based on merit, internal equity, and the external market. Consistent with the directive from the UC Office of the President, responding to feedback from the staff, across-the-board increases are not permitted.

As part of their annual budget planning, units will provide funding in an amount equivalent to 3% of the total compensation of eligible non-represented staff....