{"id":5848,"date":"2025-09-12T02:34:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T06:34:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=5848"},"modified":"2026-07-24T01:08:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T05:08:35","slug":"increase-insalary-letter","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/resources\/increase-insalary-letter\/","title":{"rendered":"Confirmation of increase in pay letter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull resource-sticky-downloadable-template has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull blog-template-header has-light-violet-50-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"--bb--crumb-gap:.4em;\" class=\"blog-template-breadcrumb wp-block-employmentherocom2025-breadcrumb-block\"><nav role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\" class=\"breadcrumb\"><ol class=\"breadcrumb-items\"><li class=\"breadcrumb-item breadcrumb-item--current breadcrumb-item--home\"><span class=\"breadcrumb-item-name\">Home<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"item\":{\"name\":\"Home\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/employmenthero.com\\\/en-ca\\\/\"}}]}<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-template-tags is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6)\"><div style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\" class=\"taxonomy-resource-type eh-resource-type wp-block-post-terms\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-post-terms-icon\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"icon-blog\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/Blog-thumbnail.png\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/resources\/templates\/\" rel=\"tag\">Templates<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0-5);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0-5)\" class=\"taxonomy-topic eh-topics-separate wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/blog\/topic\/compliance-legal\/\" rel=\"tag\">Compliance &amp; Legal<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group post-title-mobile has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"blog-template-title wp-block-post-title\">Confirmation of increase in pay letter<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-09-12T02:34:37-04:00\">12 Sep 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns content-flex is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sticky-downloadable-title has-light-violet-50-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--24)\"><h1 class=\"blog-template-title wp-block-post-title\">Confirmation of increase in pay letter<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-09-12T02:34:37-04:00\">12 Sep 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"content-single-table-content\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"content-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group content-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">A salary increase is about more than giving someone good news, although that&#8217;s an added bonus. A salary increase letter (sometimes called a raise letter or salary adjustment) protects you legally, <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/products\/payroll-software\/\">keeps payroll running<\/a> smoothly and shows employees that their contributions are seen and valued. Which can directly impact retention, productivity and team morale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Handled well, this piece of paper (or PDF) strengthens the employer-employee relationship. Handled badly, it leaves room for payroll errors, misunderstandings around job responsibilities, or worse, mistrust about whether the raise is real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">This guide will walk you through when to use an increase in pay letter, how to write one, what compliance elements to look out for and provide you with a salary increase template you can use straight away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/CA_Pay-Increase-Policy-Template.webp\" alt=\"Pay increase policy template preview.\" class=\"wp-image-5853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/CA_Pay-Increase-Policy-Template.webp 626w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/CA_Pay-Increase-Policy-Template-247x300.webp 247w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/CA_Pay-Increase-Policy-Template-321x390.webp 321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is an increase salary letter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">An increase salary letter is the formal document that confirms a change in an employee\u2019s salary. While you may have already discussed the raise in person, the letter makes it official.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The letter should include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">\n<li>The employee\u2019s current salary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The new salary or new annual salary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The effective date of the change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The reason for the raise (promotion, market adjustment, annual review or exceptional performance)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any new job responsibilities tied to the raise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A note to express appreciation for their positive impact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">It&#8217;s important for employers and managers to monitor for opportunities where a pay increase may be in order. After all, employees who feel undervalued are more likely to test the job market, and replacing them comes with <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/products\/find-candidates\/\">recruitment <\/a>fees, onboarding costs, training time and the inevitable dip in productivity while a new employee gets up to speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Completed_probation_period_letter_5-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Three colleagues smiling while browsing on a tablet device.\" class=\"wp-image-5842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Completed_probation_period_letter_5-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Completed_probation_period_letter_5-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Completed_probation_period_letter_5-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Completed_probation_period_letter_5-440x293.webp 440w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Completed_probation_period_letter_5.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to write a salary increase letter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">You should issue a salary increase letter whenever there\u2019s an increase change to an employee\u2019s salary. This helps to provide clarity for your employee and recognise their hard work. Common situations include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performance increases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">When an employee delivers outstanding results, a pay raise linked to specific employee contributions makes the recognition real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Promotions or new roles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">If an employee moves into a new job title or takes on new job responsibilities, a salary adjustment letter should confirm both the role change and the new salary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Market adjustment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">If salaries in your industry rise, you may need to issue a market adjustment so <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/work\/\">employees don\u2019t feel undervalued<\/a>. A clear letter reassures them this is about alignment, not a reflection of past performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Annual salary reviews<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Many businesses conduct yearly reviews where a raise is part of the process. A salary increase letter ensures every employee knows their exact new annual salary and when it begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retention and counteroffers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">If you increase pay to retain an employee considering another offer, documenting the decision avoids future disputes. The letter can make clear if it\u2019s permanent or part of a retention program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Probation or milestones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">When an employee completes probation or hits a milestone tied to pay, the raise letter should confirm the details and reinforce that they\u2019ve met expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Wherever possible, issue the letter before payroll runs. Retroactive changes are messy, and employees will always check that their first pay at the new rate matches what you promised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Confirmation_of_increase_8-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"A woman barista smiling while holding a tablet device.\" class=\"wp-image-5856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Confirmation_of_increase_8-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Confirmation_of_increase_8-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Confirmation_of_increase_8-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Confirmation_of_increase_8-440x293.webp 440w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Confirmation_of_increase_8.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to write a salary increase letter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The best letters are clear, formal enough to stand up in an audit, but still human. These should be timely and delivered to your team member shortly after you\u2019ve notified them verbally about the increase. Here\u2019s how to structure one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Confirm the increase right away<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Open with a direct line:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><em>&#8220;We are pleased to confirm your annual salary will increase effective 1 July 2025.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">This avoids any doubt about whether the letter is good news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: List the salary details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Spell out the current salary, the new salary and the effective date. Percentages can also help give clarity. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><em>&#8220;Your current salary of $58,000 will increase to a new annual salary of $63,000 effective 1 July 2025. This reflects an 8.62 percent increase.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Give the reason<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Explain the \u201cwhy\u201d behind the change. Was it performance, a market adjustment, or new job responsibilities? Be specific so it doesn\u2019t feel generic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Acknowledge role changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">If the raise comes with a new job title or added scope, capture that here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><em>&#8220;In your new role as Senior Project Manager, your responsibilities will include managing the national rollout and supervising two new hires.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Cover payroll and benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Clarify if the raise affects benefits or contributions. Don\u2019t estimate take-home pay, that\u2019s for payroll to calculate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Express appreciation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">This is the human touch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><em>&#8220;We would like to express appreciation for your creative problem-solving and consistent leadership.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7: Close with next steps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">State whether the employee needs to sign the letter or whether the change will be processed automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Confirmation_of_increase_6-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Two women colleagues smiling. \" class=\"wp-image-5854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Confirmation_of_increase_6-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Confirmation_of_increase_6-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Confirmation_of_increase_6-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Confirmation_of_increase_6-440x293.webp 440w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Confirmation_of_increase_6.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salary increase letter templates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Here\u2019s a preview of the letter template you can download and customize based on your requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#form\">Download the template<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Confirmation_of_increase_7-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"A woman staff browsing on her tablet. \" class=\"wp-image-5855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Confirmation_of_increase_7-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Confirmation_of_increase_7-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Confirmation_of_increase_7-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Confirmation_of_increase_7-440x293.webp 440w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Confirmation_of_increase_7.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Considerations for managers and employers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Behind the good news is some important admin. You should always notify your payroll team the moment you commit to a raise. Here\u2019s what to double-check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">\n<li>Effective dates: make sure the payroll team has the right start date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taxes and deductions: confirm whether the new salary affects benefits or contributions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record-keeping: store the signed salary increase letter in the <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/hr-software\/\">employee\u2019s HR file<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transparency: consistency in communication avoids claims of unfair treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">It\u2019s easy to assume a raise announcement will always be smooth sailing. But employees sometimes ask tough questions on the spot. Managers should be ready to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">\n<li>Reconfirm the exact new salary figure and date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain whether the raise is tied to new job responsibilities, a market adjustment, or performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be honest if the increase is company-wide (such as annual reviews).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Express appreciation with a specific example of impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Avoid making promises about future raises. Keep the focus on the current change. If you\u2019re preparing to share the good news of a raise, our salary increase letter gives you the wording, structure and safeguards you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Download the template and start personalizing it for your employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#form\">Download template<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-faq eh-faq eh-faq__bg-light\"><div class=\"eh-faq__container\"><div class=\"eh-faq__header\"><h2 class=\"eh-faq__title\"><strong>FAQs about salary increase letters<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"eh-faq__subtitle\"><\/p><\/div><div class=\"eh-faq__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1757654925276\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1757654925276\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">Is a salary increase letter legally required?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>While not always legally required, written confirmation is considered best practice. It protects both the employer and employee if disputes arise later.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1757654925279\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1757654925279\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">Should employees sign the raise letter?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>Yes, in most cases. A signed copy provides proof of agreement. The HR department should keep it in the employee\u2019s file.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1757654929558\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1757654929558\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">Can a salary increase affect benefits?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>Sometimes. If your benefits are linked to salary (like pension contributions), a raise may automatically change deductions. 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