PAY SETTING : Base salary and bonuses for public employees are set in a single, comprehensive agreement for the whole federal government through a collective Bargaining framework. Pay is not indexed to other variables every two years. In general, civil servant remuneration is adjusted in line with the agreement reached for public employees. Performance, relevant experience and qualifications are the most important determinants of base salary for all grades, with job content also of some relevance. Seniority based pay is no longer in use.