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Commissioners set phased pay‑equity rollout, direct HRT to finalize recommendations
Summary
After department heads flagged data errors and classification questions, commissioners directed Human Resources & Talent to process Gallagher's amended recommendations with an effective date of Feb. 7, 2026, and approved holding certain position changes until departments sign off; court approved language to make final adjustments effective retroactively to Feb. 7 once validated.
Commissioners heard an extended update on a countywide pay‑equity study conducted by Gallagher and discussed implementation challenges raised by elected officials and department heads about data accuracy and job classifications. County HR said some department spreadsheets still needed reconciliation; several elected officials urged caution to avoid creating new inequities.
To balance speed and accuracy, the court directed HRT to process final, amended recommendations after they incorporate departmental feedback, with an effective implementation date of February 7, 2026. The court also directed the Office of Management & Budget to transfer funds for salary increases only after departments and HRT approve changes and to lift the temporary hold on position changes in defined windows with a final implementation no later than the first full pay period in May 2026. Commissioners emphasized retroactive pay would be applied once corrected recommendations are finalized.
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