- Updated Mask Policy
All Employees,
As many of you know, the CDC recently updated their mask protocols allowing vaccinated folks to not wear masks in most circumstances. At TIA, we will update our mask protocol effective June 21, 2021 to make it voluntary for fully vaccinated employees to work without masks according to the attached policy. However, I need to also provide some related guidance:
- We will take the time between now and June 21st to discuss with our management and employees how this updated policy will be managed and the expectations for them.
- It is strictly voluntary for those who are fully vaccinated.
- Those not vaccinated must adhere to the established face covering policy we have had in place for many months.
- All employees must continue to monitor themselves for COVID symptoms and take the necessary steps we have in place until directed otherwise by the CDC or the State.
- Please don’t pry or ridicule another employee as to why they have chosen one way or the other. There are multiple personal and medical reasons involved. Let’s be considerate to one another’s personal situation.
- We still have a responsibility for the safety of our employees who are at risk and we will continue to follow the CDC, OSHA and State mandated guidelines accordingly as we have been doing throughout the pandemic.
- TIA has no plans to mandate or force employees to be vaccinated.
- I understand we all have our own personal opinions as to the complete validity of the CDC, OSHA and State guidelines. I do as well. However, I must continue to manage the company in accordance with standard guidelines.
You have done a great job up to this point doing what’s been needed to navigate a global pandemic. I ask that you keep this up for a little longer as we come out of the pandemic.
Sincerely,
Bob Kolar
President
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