April 18, 2020
Dear Fellow Employees,
As you are all aware, SMC Huntington, Burnaugh and Elkhart Operations are critical suppliers to numerous essential customers in the Defense, Aerospace and Energy markets. As such, we have continued to operate during the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. Despite our many precautionary measures, the impact of the virus on our workforce has escalated to the point that we must make an immediate change to protect our employees. I’m sorry to inform you that it has become necessary to temporarily suspend operations and reduce the workforce through hourly layoff and salaried furlough. Due to the rapid escalation of cases impacting operations, the Company is regrettably unable to give you more notice.
Details of the temporary layoff/furlough are as follows:
- Lay off / Furlough Starts: Monday, April 20, 2020
- Return to Work Date: Monday, May 4, 2020
As of a result of these actions you may be immediately eligible for Unemployment Insurance. During the furlough/layoff period employees may use any accrued Paid Time Off available to them. There are employees that, due to the critical nature of their roles, will be contacted by their manager to work some or all of this shutdown period.
We thank you for all your continued contributions you make to our company and look forward to seeing you on Monday, May 4.
If we can offer any assistance or any questions you may have during the temporary layoff you may contact Human Resources. Contact information is included in the attached Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sheet. If you exhibit any signs, symptoms or are tested for COVID-19 during this period please call the COVID Hotline number (304) 526-5000.
Sincerely
Ken McMillen