Jeffrey (Jeff) H. Ruzal, Member of the Firm in the Employment, Labor & Workforce Management practice, in the firm’s New York office, was quoted in SHRM, in “Overcome Communication Challenges When Reclassifying Employees,” by Allen Smith.

Following is an excerpt:

Employers reclassifying employees as nonexempt due to this year’s overtime rule should clearly explain the basis for the change to minimize morale problems resulting from the change. …

Commitment to Compliance …

Organizations should ask for employees’ buy-in with respect to the government mandate and reemphasize workers remain the most important resource to the company, said Jeffrey Ruzal, an attorney with Epstein Becker Green in New York City. …

“Multiple communications and trainings should be rolled out for emphasis, including ones close to the implementation date so the policies and procedures are fresh in workers’ minds,” Ruzal said.

The implementation of the overtime rule announced in April takes effect in two phases: first, an increase in the salary threshold to $43,888 as of July 1, and then an increase to the salary threshold to $58,656 as of Jan. 1, 2025.

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