Company News:
IMPORTANT COVID UPDATE
Team,
Based on new OSHA (ETS) requirements for unvaccinated
employees and in order to allow adequate time to reach full vaccination by
January 4, 2021, we are sharing our updated policies. This policy is
subject to change based on any changes to OSHA requirements and we will provide
a more comprehensive OSHA (ETS) policy prior to the implementation date.
Beginning January 4, 2022, Muth will be following the
process below:
Any employee who is unvaccinated for any
reason—including for medical or religious reasons—must undergo weekly
testing as long as the ETS is in effect or until they become fully
vaccinated. The ETS does not require employers to pay for testing.
Muth will provide onsite testing for unvaccinated
employees for the cost of $25 per test subject to rapid tests being
accepted by OSHA guidelines.
Non-vaccinated Employees will pay for every test via
payroll deduction or cash.
Alternative testing sites – which are currently free
can be used. These sites include pharmacies, clinics, etc.
Test results have to be submitted to HR on a weekly basis. We are
unsure whether these testing sites will remain a no cost service after the
mandate goes into effect.
ETS requires covered employers to support vaccination
by providing employees reasonable time, including up to four hours of paid
time at the employee’s regular rate of pay, to receive each vaccination
dose, and reasonable time and paid sick leave to recover from any side
effects experienced following each dose.
Also, based on all Sheboygan County companies following
these guidelines, expect long wait times and low availability of these free
tests.
Sup’s and Leads, please share with your crew.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thank you,
Angie Houseye
Human Resources Manager
COMPANY HOLIDAY PARTY CANCELED
Team,
We know this comes as a disappointment, but after careful consideration, the 2021 Muth Christmas party has been cancelled due to the recent outbreaks of COVID cases in our community and feedback from employees.
For the safety and wellbeing of our team members and family members, we feel this is right decision and hope you understand.
Next year, we hope to carry on with tradition! Until then, we will make the best of the holidays in a safe manner.
HEALTH BENEFIT OPEN ENROLLMENT
CLOSES THIS FRIDAY NOVEMBER 19TH
INCLEMENT WEATHER REMINDER
Open/delayed/closed
status message available on Production Call-in number 920.627.6867 and Muth
Inclement Weather Blog - muthweather.blogspot.com Reference Inclement Weather Guideline G-714-002 for full detail.
QUALITY NEWS
- To assist with our 2022 Quality Management System
planning, please watch for an email from Survey Monkey in the next few
days. As part of our ISO/IATF 16949 certification, we are seeking
feedback from our Muth employees. This survey feedback will assist
with providing communication and training to meet the IATF 7.3 Awareness
requirements. Timeframe for the Survey Monkey is Tuesday, November
16th and it will be closed Monday, November 22nd.
For the Production and MMD employees, who do not have a Muthco email
address, paper copies of the survey will be available at shift breaks.
- Our ISO/IATF 16949 3rd Party Surveillance
Audit is scheduled for 3/1/2022 to 3/4/2022. The Quality Team is
starting with the behind the scenes preparations and will be contacting
department managers for assistance in the coming weeks.
MANUFACTURING NEWS - Voluntary OT to continue
- Skyblast I development and improvements continue
- Goal to return to regular production following Thanksgiving
- Skyblast II - received and being installed
- This process may take several weeks
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