52 | Classification Guidebook © 2024 Seyfarth Shaw LLP | www.seyfarth.com Sample Agendas and Talking Points for Discussing the Changes A. Agenda and Talking Points for Meetings With Managers Meetings With Managers Review the change in status for affected employees and how the change affects employees (and managers, if approved) Address questions Review the communication strategy and supporting documents Discuss impacted employees’ pay method and classification Review managers’ responsibilities Introduce the Purpose of Team Meeting Our purpose for today is to make sure that you understand the change in status for the [____________] position. We want to talk through some ideas of how to make this work on a daily/weekly basis— what changes will we all have to put in place to manage overtime hours. We’ll review the communications strategy and the expectations for you, as the leaders/managers, to make this transition to the new status go smoothly. Change In Status Why we need to change the exemption status of the [____________] positions. COMPANY-SPECIFIC COMMUNICATION Timing of the change o Your employees will be notified [____________] of the change and will begin entering time on a daily basis immediately. o Please reassure employees that they are still highly valued professionals/managers at our company. o Unless informed otherwise, current titles will continue to be in place. o [There is no change to benefits, PTO days, or stock eligibility.] [If back wages are to be paid] Back pay checks, if appropriate, will be remitted on or before [____________].
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