DMMI – Monday, April 20 Update: DMMI COVID-19 Response, including Non-Exempt Pay Change

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DMMI Associate Testing Triggers Deep Cleaning, Coworker Isolation

On April 19, we were notified that a DENSO Manufacturing Michigan (DMMI) associate working in respirator manufacturing has been referred for COVID-19 testing by their doctor. The associate was last on the DMMI campus on Friday, April 17. Please respect confidentiality, even if you believe you know who this individual is.

While we will not know the results for several days, we have taken significant precautions, exceeding our DENSO North American policy for cleaning, disinfection and coworker isolation.

• All individuals who worked in close contact with the individual (more than 15 minutes) have been asked to isolate pending the test results.
• On Sunday, we brought in a professional third-party company to do deep cleaning and sanitizing with fogging in the person’s work areas and common spaces they may have visited. This was in addition to continuous cleaning and disinfecting.
• We continue to monitor all those who enter our campus for fever and other symptoms, limit on-site associates to essential workers only, and encourage anyone experiencing symptoms to stay home.

Non-Exempt Associate Pay Change

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.

We continue to adapt to the changes caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic and the impact to our business and the auto industry. Again, our commitment is to support you and ensure that DENSO as a company can endure the extended slowdown caused by COVID-19.

Non-Exempt Associate Pay Revised to 80%

• Not required to work, or unable to work from home: Full-time associates will be paid 32 hours for the week beginning April 19. Part-time associates will be paid 80% of their regularly scheduled hours.*
• Required to work on-site: Paid a premium of $30 for each day** worked on-site, in addition to 80% of base wages. Associates who work hours beyond 80% of their core hours daily (6.4 hours for full time) will be paid for hours worked. Leaders will notify you if you are required on-site. 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 with a minimum of 32 hours for full-time associates.
• Temporaries, contractors, co-ops and interns: For the week beginning April 19, full-time workers will be paid 32 hours per week. 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.

There is no change to exempt associate pay for the week of April 19.

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

DMAT Associate Tests Positive for COVID-19

On April 19, we were notified that a DENSO Manufacturing Athens (DMAT) associate working in Low Pressure Pump (Plant 701) has tested positive for COVID-19. The associate was last on the DMAT campus on Friday, April 10, during second shift.

We consulted with our medical professionals and ensured proper notifications have taken place. Because the associate was not working for six days prior to onset of symptoms, CDC guidelines do not require additional associates to self-isolate, but we continue to ask everyone to self-monitor for fever or other symptoms.

Even though the associate has not worked in DMAT for nine days, DMAT will close Plant 701 to clean and disinfect on Sunday, April 19 in accordance with our North American policy.  They will resume production with second shift on Monday, April 20.

Please respect confidentiality, even if you believe you know who this individual is. The person is being treated; join us in wishing for their quick recovery.

New Phishing Campaigns related to the COVID-19 Pandemic

As expected, there have been a number of Phishing campaigns preying on the fears and confusion surrounding the COVID-19 virus. Most recently, those have taken the form of false links to sites offering Personal Protection Items (PPI). There have also been emails with false links to claim stimulus money. It is likely that there are sites that have been established that attempt to get users to access them for updates on local infection statistics and updates on “Stay at Home” orders. There will be more.

Out of necessity, we have enabled as many Associates as possible to work from home for the foreseeable future. This adds a great deal of additional risk. The security measures that are automatically applied when on site at a DENSO facility do not necessarily extend to the home environment. Extreme caution and alertness is required from all of us.

• Use your DENSO laptop only for work related activities. Do not use it for processing personal emails or internet browsing. If you need to access an internet site for business related activity, only do so through the VPN/VDI access you have been provided.
• Always be suspicious of emails that try to get you to click on a link or open a file no matter how official it appears to be. The more urgent the message, the more likely it is to be a Phishing email.
• If you receive an email with links to sites that have information important to you, do not click on that link. Use other reputable sources to search for or confirm that information.

Be Vigilant and be safe.

Resources:

Where to Get Updates & Information
It is crucial for all associates to stay informed.  Please seek updates daily; new announcements should be posted by 4:00 PM:
EMAIL: All-Associate Email will come from DMMI Communications or DENSO Communications mailbox

DENSO MOBILE: Available on iPhone, Android or any web-enabled device.
• Search for “DENSO Associate” in your app store, or visit densomobile.com
• Select ‘Get’ or ‘Install’ to download the app on your personal device
• Click on ‘Create Account’ and complete the Registration Information
(Enter your DSC-ID in the field labeled ‘Account ID’)
DSC-ID is your location code (20005) + your associate number.
NOTE:  Check your badge.  If you have a 4-digit number, simply add a 2 in the front and enter the 5-digit number.  Hired after May 11, 2015?  The 6-digit number on your badge is your ID.
• Once you’re in the app, click on the Explore view to find COVID-19 updates

• The DENSO Online News site has a special section dedicated to COVID-19 updates.
Password: denso2020. https://www.densomedia-na.com/north-America/news/

• DMMI Battle Creek associates can call the DMMI Weather Line.  (269) 965-3322.

• Please stay in touch with your direct supervisor and share questions you may have.

DENSO Benefits & Services
• DENSO Benefits Website: densobenefits.com 

· o Get the latest COVID-19 updates from our benefits providers.
o Go to densobenefits.com
o Username/Guest Key: denso
o Click on the COVID-19 tab at the top of the page

Mental Health Resources: Behavioral Health Services (BHS)

· o If you are feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, your BHS Care Coordinator can assist you with finding a BHS provider. The call and treatment are confidential. Call BHS at 800-245-1150 to speak with your Care Coordinator.