© 2024 Seyfarth Shaw LLP | www.seyfarth.com Classification Guidebook | 55 These are significant changes to the laws that govern how we pay our employees. We know the changes are important to you, so we want to provide you with as much information as we can. I want to emphasize that there is no more important job in this company than yours. You remain highly valued professionals/managers within our organization. It is important that you know that your responsibilities and the value you provide to our organization will not change. You play a critical role in our company and are extremely valuable to us. The change for these positions will take effect on [_________]. Optional In the next few days, your supervisor/manager or I will set aside some time to meet with each of you individually. This will be your opportunity to ask questions and to confirm your understanding of what we have discussed today. C. Agenda and Talking Points for One-on-Ones With Employees Describe the purpose of the meeting Solicit questions and concerns o What is your reaction to the change that the DOL’s new exemption rules are requiring us to make? o What questions are on your mind since you have had a little time to think about the change in status for this position? Reinforce that being compensated for overtime does not diminish the status of the position o It is important you know that nothing about this position is changing other than the way you are paid. o You and your job remain incredibly important to us as a company. o You remain a highly valued professional/manager for us. Address concerns that may surface If concerns arise about getting the job done within the recommended number of hours, ask these types of questions: o What seems to take up the most time today and cause after-hours work? o When you stay late, what are you usually working on? o Are there ever slower days where you could come in later or leave earlier?
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