Human Resources
Classification, Pay Scales, and Policies
Appointing Authorities, managers, and supervisors are expected to be familiar with information contained in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Washington Administrative Code (WAC), and Revised Code of Washington (RCW). In addition, CWU policies and procedures and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA's) provide information regarding employee classification and compensation.
Exempt
The following applies to University employees who are exempt from classified in accordance with RCW 41.06.070.
- Exempt Criteria (PDF)
- Exempt Policy / Procedures
- Exempt Salary Plan Information
- Travel Compensation (OT Eligible Only)
Classified
Information in this section applies to both represented and non-represented classified employees.
- Classified Class Specifications
- Civil Service Compensation Rules (WAC 357-28)
- Classified Employee Staff Salary Determination (CWU 302-20)
- Salary Schedule for Non-Represented and Represented Classified Staff (PDF)
- Salary Schedule for Registered Nurse and Physician Assistants/Certified Registered Nurse (PDF)
- Salary Schedule for Information Technology Professional Structure (PDF)
- Position Review/Audit for Classified Staff
- Travel Compensation
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