DIAM: Updated Non-exempt Pay Information for the week beginning April 19

As this pandemic extends and we get more insight into our customers’ plans, we continue to adjust our policies to balance both associate and business needs.

Government leaders in Michigan and Mexico have verbally noted they plan to extend shutdown orders into May. Such orders will have a significant impact on the US auto industry. While we won’t know the full details of these orders until they are officially released in writing, we have decided to revise pay treatment for the week beginning April 19. We are returning to the previous pay treatment of 32 hours per week. This will allow most associates to keep full pay when combined with one PTO day each week. See below for details.

There is no change to the pay announcement for exempt associates.

Operations

• We must continue to provide service and repair parts per federal guidelines.
• As our customers define critical manufacturing, we will adjust our schedule and approach to meet their needs. Our customers’ decisions will affect our operations.
• Right now, our customers are making plans to slowly ramp up their manufacturing operations in May. We will work closely with our customers to align with their plans.

Safety

• Your safety is our top priority.
• We have developed rigorous safety measures that we are putting in place to protect you when we begin returning to the workplace.
• We will share more details on those safety measures in the upcoming days.

Non-exempt Associate Pay

• Notrequired to work, or unable to work from home: You will be paid 32 hours per week, for the week beginning April 19.*
• Required to work on-site: Leaders will notify you if you are required on-site.  You will be paid normal wages, in addition to a premium of ~$30/day for any time worked onsite.** Normal attendance rules apply.
• Working from home: Work with your leader on a work from home plan. You will be paid 100% straight-time pay.
• Temporaries, contractors, co-ops and interns: You will be paid 32 hours per week, for the week beginning April 19.  (Note: If you are able to work more than 32 hours, you will be paid for hours worked.)

*DENSO associates with paid time off (PTO) can choose to supplement this partial payment with PTO, otherwise the time will be recorded as unpaid time off without penalty.  

** Premium details:  Premium will be paid one week after normal paychecks. We apologize, but we need to manually process this premium due to payroll software limitations. This premium is approximately 20% or more for most associates.

Associates should continue to check-in with their leader to understand additional changes.

Again, the situation is changing day by day. We will continue to update you openly and honestly as we navigate the challenges ahead.

Please take care of yourselves and your loved ones.