Tennessee Sample Letter for Refusal of Employee Request for Early Raise

• Category: Letters - Nonlegal - Refusals
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-0276LR
• Format: Word; Rich Text

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Sample Letter for Refusal of Employee Request for Early Raise

Subject: Declining an Early Raise Request — Detailed Explanation Dear [Employee's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I appreciate your dedicated efforts and commitment to your role here at [Company/Organization Name], and I understand that you have recently requested an early raise. I have thoroughly reviewed your request and considered various aspects related to our company policies, budget constraints, and fairness towards all employees. After careful consideration, I regretfully inform you that your request for an early raise cannot be granted at this time. I would like to explain the reasons behind this decision in detail to ensure you fully understand our perspective. 1. Standard Evaluation Cycle: At [Company/Organization Name], raises and promotions are typically reviewed and granted once a year during our standard evaluation cycle. This allows us to consistently assess employees' performance, contributions, and overall growth over a reasonable period. Your early raise request is outside this cycle and, while acknowledging your hard work, we must uphold fairness by treating all employees equally. 2. Budget Constraints: As a responsible employer, we must carefully allocate our financial resources to ensure the stability and growth of our company. Currently, our budget is set per our annual strategy, including anticipated expenses and investment plans. An early raise for any employee, including yourself, would disrupt this financial planning and potentially have negative repercussions on other crucial areas of our operation. 3. Performance Evaluation: While your request reflects your ambition and dedication to achieving higher compensation, we must consider your performance and achievements within the existing framework. Our annual evaluations take into account various factors such as individual goals, targets met, overall performance, and contributions to team efforts. Consequently, to maintain consistency and fairness, it is important that your eligibility for a raise is assessed during the scheduled evaluation period. I fully understand that receiving this response may be disheartening, and I encourage you to continue to strive for excellence within your current position. By consistently delivering your best work, meeting or exceeding outlined performance expectations, and taking on additional responsibilities where possible, you will significantly increase your chances of a successful raise during the upcoming evaluation period. Please remember that this decision does not reflect any dissatisfaction with your performance or value as an employee. We genuinely appreciate your dedication, skills, and contributions, and we are confident that you have a bright future within our company. If you have any concerns, additional questions, or would like to discuss your career progression further, I am more than willing to meet with you. Mutual open communication is pivotal in understanding your aspirations and aligning them with our company's objectives. Thank you again for your understanding and cooperation in this matter. We appreciate your ongoing commitment and look forward to witnessing your continued growth and success at [Company/Organization Name]. Best regards, [Your Name] [Your Position] [Company/Organization Name]