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How to reclassify an employee whose job duties have changed

This guide outlines practical steps employers should take when reclassifying an employee due to changes in job duties, including reviewing primary duties and exemption status.

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by Brightmine Editorial Team, and Allen S. Kinzer, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Few employees perform the exact same work year after year, or even month after month.

In this guide, learn about:

  • Step 1: Audit the employee’s job duties
  • Step 2: Determine which duty is primary
  • Step 3: Review the employee’s exemption status

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