Memorandum to all Almod Employees relating to COVID-19
Updated: May 15, 2020
This Memorandum is intended to provide updates relating to employment and business developments in the face of the coronavirus. As we all face these difficult and unknown time, we hope to create a regular channel of communication and support so that we continue operating as an Almod family and team. We will continue to provide regular updates as more information becomes available. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Elen Davidova at edavidova@almod.com.
Information update as of April 24, 2020:
Work from Home:
o Work from home is extended until May 15, 2020. This period may be extended as determined by the Company in response to the coronavirus.
Office Reopening:
o All New York and Florida offices remain closed until May 15, 2020. However, during this time there are individual employees periodically on-premises to conduct essential business such as collect mail or ship/received goods. These individuals are practicing social distance and other such precautionary measures. If you are considering visiting the office premises, please alert either Oren Barzilay or Yaron Batito.
o Although it remains uncertain when the office facilities will open, the Company anticipates reopening in phases in order to limit the number of employees on premises to best practice social distance. Additionally, new safety protocols may be introduced such as wearing face masks and gloves. Any screening, testing of fever or similar tests may be conducted if recommended by federal or local government and in compliance with legal regulations.
o The Company is committed to ensuring that the office facilities be free of any recognized hazards to ensure the safety of all employees.
Department of Labor Bulletins and Postings:
o Almod complies with the Department of Labor requirement to publicize relevant labor, employment, and job safety posters in common office spaces. In light of the office closures, these postings are available on the Almod Google Drive: click here for link
General Updates:
o We would like to wish happy birthday to Morris Gad, who celebrated his birthday earlier this month.
o We would like to wish a happy birthday to our colleagues celebrating April birthdays: Carlos Ale, Irina Davidova, Johandra Fernandez, Daniel Gur, Jonathan Hammer, Syed Haq, Anett Martinez, Leann Rosania, Nicole Trim, and Gabriel Zamora.
o As a reminder, the Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”) has many resources to help employees and family members feeling overwhelmed, stressed or looking for tips on how to manage working from home and caring for children or other family members. Simply go to www.theEAP.com/TotalCare-EAP and click on the employee and family login. Once you register or login, click on the red and white Coronavirus (COVID-19) link.