An employee occupying a position that is reallocated to a class with a higher salary range must advance to a step of the range for the new class that is nearest to five percent above their previous salary, not to exceed step M of the salary range in accordance with WAC 357-28-110. When the employee's previous salary was set above the maximum of the salary range in accordance with WAC 357-28-040, the employee's salary will be determined as follows:

(1) When the employee's previous salary is the same or lower than the maximum of the new salary range, the salary increase will be based off the maximum of the salary range the employee is reallocated from, not to exceed step M of the salary range in accordance with WAC 357-28-110.

(2) When the employee's previous salary is above the salary range of the new class, the employee will retain their current salary in accordance with WAC 357-28-040.