The Book of Company Policies describes important information about The Shelly Company, and I understand that I should consult management, the Human Resources Department or the Vice President of Human Resources regarding any questions not answered in the handbook. I have entered into my employment relationship with The Shelly Company voluntarily and acknowledge that there […]
Dependent Scholarship
The Company offers an academic collegiate scholarship to the dependents of its employees. Student Eligibility Students are eligible for the scholarship if they meet all of the following criteria: A dependent child of a full-time employee (active or temporary lay-off) who has been employed for three (3) or more years by The Shelly Company; and […]
Education Tuition Reimbursement
Purpose The Oldcastle Materials North Division believes in the value of education, particularly in areas directly related to the business. In that regard, the division provides an Education Reimbursement Policy to support the professional development of those employees who desire to further their education and who meet certain eligibility requirements. Scope The Policy applies to […]
Unpaid Time Off
Request for unpaid time off that are not of medical nature will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Approval of time off will be determined by the needs of the business. All available paid time off must be taken prior to unpaid time off.
Jury Duty
If an employee is called to serve jury duty, the Company encourages them to fulfill their right and duty as a citizen. Time off will be granted for the duration of the employee’s jury duty. Employees should supply their jury duty summons to their supervisor as soon as possible so that proper arrangements can be […]
Bereavement Leave
Employees who wish to take time off due to the death of a family member should notify their supervisor immediately. Up to three days of paid bereavement leave will be provided for the death of an immediate family member to eligible employees in the following classification(s): Regular full-time employees Seasonal full-time employees Regular part-time employees […]
Military Leave
A military leave of absence will be granted to employees who are absent from work because of service in the U.S. uniformed services in accordance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Advance notice of military service is required unless military necessity prevents such notice or it is otherwise impossible or unreasonable. […]
Family Medical Leave
The function of this policy is to provide employees with a general description of their rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act. In the event of a conflict between this policy and the applicable law, employees will be afforded all rights required by law. Eligibility Requirements Employees are eligible for FMLA leave if they […]
Leave under the Americans with Disabilities Act
If an employee is not eligible for FMLA leave or has exhausted his/her FMLA leave, the Company provides medical leaves of absence to eligible employees who are temporarily unable to work due to a serious health condition or disability, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Eligible employees should make requests for medical leave […]
Sick Time
The Company provides sick time for periods of temporary absence due to illness or injuries to all regular and seasonal full-time nonexempt (hourly) employees and part-time nonexempt (hourly) employees who are projected to work more than 1,000 in the current calendar year. Eligible full-time employees will receive 40 hours per calendar year; eligible part-time employees […]
Vacation Benefits
The Shelly Company recognizes that everyone benefits from time off for rest and relaxation. Therefore, the Company grants annual vacation time to regular full-time and part-time employees. Vacation leave will not count towards the calculation of overtime pay for nonexempt employees. Vacation pay for nonexempt employees shall be calculated based on the employee’s regular base […]
Holidays
The Company recognizes the following paid holidays: New Year’s Day (January 1) Memorial Day (last Monday in May) Independence Day (July 4) Labor Day (first Monday in September) Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November) Christmas (December 25) Two floating holidays, the dates of which will be determined by division management annually The Company will grant paid […]
Comprehensive Benefits
The Company recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families. The Company supports employees by offering comprehensive and competitive benefits programs, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and retirement savings programs, to eligible employees. All employees are eligible for the Employee Assistance […]
Communication via the Employee Portal
The employee portal is a password-secured site for all Shelly employees to receive Company news and communications. It is accessible from any computer with internet access. To register, go to www.shellyco.com/employeeportal. There, you can create and manage your profile.
Environmental
The Company’s tradition and reputation for professionalism has been earned over the years by the dedicated efforts of our employees. It is a challenge that demands hard work and adherence to our environmental policy. We must strive to be a good environmental neighbor and a leader in the environmental community. The guidelines in this policy […]
Employee Conduct
The Company expects employees to maintain acceptable standards of conduct and performance. Appropriate employee personal conduct promotes productivity and efficiency, and helps to provide a pleasant and cooperative work environment. An employee shall be subject to discipline for behavior including but not limited to misconduct, violation of the Company’s rules or policies, or poor performance. […]
Emergency Closings
When operations are officially closed due to emergency conditions or an employee is unable to go to work due to a Level 2 or 3 snow emergency, time off for nonexempt employees is unpaid. Sick time or vacation time may be used with manager approval if at the request of the employee. Employees in essential […]
Use of Social Media
The Shelly Company is committed to open communication and frequent dialogue with our stakeholders, including employees, local communities, customers and suppliers, furthering our commitment to operate as a good neighbor. We therefore recognize the power of social networking sites in helping our employees build solid, successful business relationships and gain awareness of our Company as […]
Use of Information Technology
The following policies shall apply to all use of the network by users of the Company. The network includes, without limitation, all computer systems, electronic and other communication and storage systems, email, telephone and facsimile equipment, data communication facilities and the internet. Access to the Network through use of the Company facilities is provided for […]
Religious Accommodation
The Company respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on the Company’s business. Requesting a Religious Accommodation An employee whose religious beliefs or practices conflict with his or her job, […]
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act, known as the ADAAA, are federal laws that require employers with 15 or more employees to not discriminate against applicants and individuals with disabilities and, when needed, to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are qualified for a job, with […]
Workers’ Compensation
The Company is self-insured in its workers’ compensation coverage, which means the Company has the right to pay compensation directly in the State of Ohio under its BWC Policy. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to document all injuries, even if a claim is not filed. All work-related injuries must be reported […]
Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace
One of the Company’s most significant values is that of safety, and our commitment to work together with all employees to ensure that we provide a safe working environment for everyone on our team. As part of that value, we recognize that substance abuse, whatever its form, has the potential to undermine our efforts and […]
Personal Appearance
Dress, grooming and personal cleanliness standards contribute to the morale of all employees and affect the business image the Company presents to the community. During business hours or when representing the Company, employees are expected to present a clean, neat and tasteful appearance. Employees should dress and groom themselves according to the requirements of their […]
Return of Property
Employees are responsible for all Company property, materials, or written information issued to them or in their possession or control. All Company property must be returned by employees on or before their last day of work.
Job Posting
The Company provides employees an opportunity to indicate their interest in open positions and advancement within the organization according to their skills and experience. In general, notices of all regular, full-time job openings are posted, although the Company reserves its discretionary right to not post a particular opening. Job openings will be posted online and […]
Personal Information Changes
It is the responsibility of each employee to promptly notify the Company of any changes in personal data. Personal mailing addresses, telephone numbers, number and names of dependents, individuals to be contacted in the event of an emergency, educational accomplishment and other such status reports should be accurate and current at all times. If any […]
Overtime
All overtime work must receive the supervisor’s prior authorization. Overtime compensation is paid to all nonexempt employees in accordance with federal and state wage and hour restrictions. Overtime is based on actual hours worked. Time off on sick leave, holiday, vacation leave or any leave of absence will not be considered hours worked for purposes […]
Work Hours
The Company’s standard workweek follows the same schedule as calendar weeks, starting on Sunday and ending on Saturday. Weekly wages will be paid on the Friday of the following workweek. Production schedules may require employees to work a schedule involving any of the seven calendar days of the workweek. There may be instances when employees […]
Length of Service
Employees who are laid off and/or not actively working for a period of six months will be permanently terminated from their employment with the Company, unless an extension of this period would be agreed upon by the company as a reasonable accommodation. Upon this termination, any Company provided benefits will cease. After any permanent termination, […]
