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As part of this change, Duke University Health System is making pay adjustments to affected job classifications. For more information about this change, visit: \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://hr.duke.edu/managers/pay-administration/minimum-wage\" \u0014https://hr.duke.edu/managers/pay-administration/minimum-wage\u0015.\nPositions that are covered under a collective bargaining agreement will be addressed under the provision of the contract. Contractor positions that are considered full time will be expected to move to the new Duke minimum wage on the same schedule.\nPlease use the Duke University Health System template letter on \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://hr.duke.edu/managers/pay-administration/minimum-wage\" \u0014the HR website\u0015 to confirm this positive news with individual staff members after you have met with them. I also encourage you to use this opportunity to remind staff about Duke’s investment in total compensation that includes significant health, retirement, and professional development benefits, as well as a generous paid time off program. You can find more information and communication resources on the Duke HR website \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://hr.duke.edu/managers/benefits\" \u0014https://hr.duke.edu/managers/benefits\u0015.\nIf you need further information, please contact your entity HR office or Duke Human Resources at 919-684-5600.\nSincerely,\n\u000f\nTemplate Letter from Supervisor to DUHS Staff Members\nNew Duke Minimum Wage\nSend: June 2019\nDear______\nDuke University Health System will increase its minimum wage for all eligible employees from $14.00 to $15.00 per hour effective July 1, 2019.\nAs part of this change, Duke University Health System is making pay adjustments to affected job classifications. Based on your work status and rate of pay, I am pleased to confirm that you will benefit from this pay adjustment.\nEffective July 1, 2019, your new pay rate will be ________.  This pay increase is separate from any merit increase you might receive in October based on your performance during the last year.\nThis change is part of a plan announced in 2017 to move to a minimum wage of $15.00 per hour on July 1, 2019. Duke also invests in you and your family through its total compensation package, which includes significant health, retirement, and professional development benefits, as well as a generous paid time off program.\nIf you have questions or need further information, please let me know.\nThank you, ____, for your dedication and commitment to our department and support of Duke’s mission.  You are a valued member of our team.\nSincerely,","cbCaieoGYskvHBgG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieoGYskvHBgG","docx",23224,"English","# Template Letter from DUHS Senior Leader to Supervisors\n## Key announcement and effective date\n## Pay adjustments and resource links\n## Contact information\n# Template Letter from Supervisor to DUHS Staff Members\n## Eligible employees and rate of pay\n## New pay rate and separation from merit increases\n## Total compensation reminder and questions","[{\"question\":\"What minimum wage change is being communicated, and when will it take effect?\",\"answer\":\"Eligible employees will see Duke’s minimum wage increase from $14.00 per hour to $15.00 per hour effective July 1, 2019.\"},{\"question\":\"How will pay adjustments relate to job classifications and contractual coverage?\",\"answer\":\"Pay adjustments will be made for affected job classifications. 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