27. MARKET LOADING
27.1.1 In addition to the base salary rate determined in accordance with clause 25, SBS may pay an additional loading (Market Loading) to an Employee in accordance with this clause.
27.1.2 A Market Loading may be paid where a shortage of appropriately skilled persons in the labour market has increased the overall market remuneration for that position or occupation and, in order to attract and/or retain an Employee, SBS needs to pay more than the maximum base salary for the relevant Level in Schedule A.
27.1.3 A Market Loading will be paid and may be adjusted at SBS’s discretion, having regard to the relevant market remuneration trends for the position and/or occupation, the relevant Employee’s skills and experience, and SBS’s operational requirements.
27.1.4 The amount of a Market Loading will be recorded in writing.