Question 74. What legal issues that the Employer should be aware of when issuing the salary scale and salary table, and formulating the salary ceiling for each position in the enterprise?

Answer:

When issuing the salary scale and salary table of the enterprise, the Employer should pay attention to the following:

  • When the Employer sets a ceiling on salary for each position in the salary scale and salary table, local competent labour management State agencies often question why the Employee’s salary are limited while his or her experience and skills will improve during working. However, it is a minor risk because the Employer can justify the increase in the Employee’ salary upon his or her bonus policies;
  • To be consistent with the procedure of issuing valid salary scale and salary table, the Employer must consult the organisation representing employees at the Grassroots Level and disclose them in the workplace; and