At times, emergencies such as severe weather, fires, power failures, or earthquakes, can disrupt company operations. In extreme cases, these circumstances may require the closing of a work facility.
When operations are officially closed due to emergency conditions, the time off from scheduled work will be unpaid. However, with supervisory approval, TM’s may use available paid leave time, such as unused vacation benefits.
In cases where an emergency closing is not authorized, TM’s who fail to report for work will not be paid for the time off.
TM’s in essential operations may be asked to work on a day when operations are officially closed. In these circumstances, TM’s who work will receive regular pay.
Policy No. 510 Issued 1/1/2008 Applicable 8/5/2009