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HVC Employee Information

HVC Support for Employees Impacted by Wildfires
 
We are closely monitoring the increase in wildfire activity over the past several days and are aware that some employees are directly impacted by the current Evacuation Orders and Alerts in several areas.
 
Our thoughts are with those being affected by wildfires, and we appreciate that employees may be feeling anxious or uneasy during these stressful times. We encourage employees to remain calm and well-coordinated with your family and loved ones. If you or a family member need support during this difficult time, please make use of our Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which provides free and confidential support services. The attached resources provide information about these support services and how to access them through the EFAP. 
 
We would also like to provide guidance on leave and support for employees being directly or indirectly affected due to the following situations: 
 
  1. Employees on Evacuation Order of their Primary Residence – Paid leave will be granted up to 5 days, or less if the order has been rescinded. 
    Employees who reported that they were unable to attend work due to their primary residence being under a mandatory evacuation order, will be granted “leave with pay”, for regular shifts missed, for up to 5 days or less if the evacuation order has been rescinded.  (The need to continue or conclude “leave with pay” would be assessed as needed based on wildfire activity and/or evacuation order status).
     
  2. Employees on Evacuation Alert of their Primary Residence – Unpaid leave will be granted, to deal with preparation for evacuation.
     
  3. Assisting family members under evacuation order of their Primary Residence– Unpaid leave will be granted, to support family members.  
For additional support and information, please refer to the Absence Reporting Procedure and the HVC Volunteerism Policy. 
 
We will continue to closely monitor and assess the situation and will provide updates accordingly. 
 
Sincerely,
 
Matt Parrilla, General Manager
Teck Highland Valley Copper Operations
HVC Support for Employees Impacted by Wildfires
 
We are closely monitoring the Ross Moore Lake Wildfire situation and aware that some employees have been directly impacted by the current Evacuation Orders and Alerts for the surrounding area. 
 
Our thoughts are with those being affected by the wildfire, and we appreciate that employees may be feeling anxious or uneasy during these stressful times. We encourage employees to remain calm and well coordinated with your family and loved ones. If you or a family member need support during this difficult time, please make use of our Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which provides free and confidential support services. The attached resources provide information about these support services and how to access them through the EFAP. 
 
We would also like to provide guidance on leave and support for employees being directly or indirectly affected due to the following situations: 
 

  1. Employees on Evacuation Order of their Primary Residence – Paid leave will be granted up to 5 days, or less if the order has been rescinded.

    Employees who reported that they were unable to attend work due to their primary residence being under a mandatory evacuation order, will be granted “leave with pay”, for regular shifts missed, for up to 5 days or less if the evacuation order has been rescinded.  (The need to continue or conclude “leave with pay” would be assessed as needed based on wildfire activity and/or evacuation order status).
     

  2. Employees on Evacuation Alert of their Primary Residence – Unpaid leave will be granted, to deal with preparation for evacuation.
     
  3. Assisting family members under evacuation order of their Primary Residence– Unpaid leave will be granted, to support family members. 
For additional support and information, please refer to the attached resources that include the Absence Reporting Procedure and the HVC Volunteerism Policy. 
 
We will continue to closely monitor and assess the situation and will provide updates accordingly. 
 
Sincerely,
 
Eric Goss, Asset Management Manager
Teck Highland Valley Copper Operations
 
Additional Resources:
Absence Reporting: Procedure to report an absence 
Employee Volunteerism: For employees involved in volunteer emergency services
 
HVC Support for Employees Impacted by Wildfires
 
We are closely monitoring the increase in wildfire activity over the past several days and are aware that some employees are directly impacted by the current Evacuation Orders and Alerts in several areas.
 
Our thoughts are with those being affected by wildfires, and we appreciate that employees may be feeling anxious or uneasy during these stressful times. We encourage employees to remain calm and well-coordinated with your family and loved ones. If you or a family member need support during this difficult time, please make use of our Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which provides free and confidential support services. The attached resources provide information about these support services and how to access them through the EFAP. 
 
We would also like to provide guidance on leave and support for employees being directly or indirectly affected due to the following situations: 
 
  1. Employees on Evacuation Order of their Primary Residence – Paid leave will be granted up to 5 days, or less if the order has been rescinded. 
    Employees who reported that they were unable to attend work due to their primary residence being under a mandatory evacuation order, will be granted “leave with pay”, for regular shifts missed, for up to 5 days or less if the evacuation order has been rescinded.  (The need to continue or conclude “leave with pay” would be assessed as needed based on wildfire activity and/or evacuation order status).
     
  2. Employees on Evacuation Alert of their Primary Residence – Unpaid leave will be granted, to deal with preparation for evacuation.
     
  3. Assisting family members under evacuation order of their Primary Residence– Unpaid leave will be granted, to support family members.  
For additional support and information, please refer to the Absence Reporting Procedure and the HVC Volunteerism Policy. 
 
We will continue to closely monitor and assess the situation and will provide updates accordingly. 
 
Sincerely,
 
Matt Parrilla, General Manager
Teck Highland Valley Copper Operations
HVC Support for Employees Impacted by Wildfires
 
We are closely monitoring the Ross Moore Lake Wildfire situation and aware that some employees have been directly impacted by the current Evacuation Orders and Alerts for the surrounding area. 
 
Our thoughts are with those being affected by the wildfire, and we appreciate that employees may be feeling anxious or uneasy during these stressful times. We encourage employees to remain calm and well coordinated with your family and loved ones. If you or a family member need support during this difficult time, please make use of our Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which provides free and confidential support services. The attached resources provide information about these support services and how to access them through the EFAP. 
 
We would also like to provide guidance on leave and support for employees being directly or indirectly affected due to the following situations: 
 

  1. Employees on Evacuation Order of their Primary Residence – Paid leave will be granted up to 5 days, or less if the order has been rescinded.

    Employees who reported that they were unable to attend work due to their primary residence being under a mandatory evacuation order, will be granted “leave with pay”, for regular shifts missed, for up to 5 days or less if the evacuation order has been rescinded.  (The need to continue or conclude “leave with pay” would be assessed as needed based on wildfire activity and/or evacuation order status).
     

  2. Employees on Evacuation Alert of their Primary Residence – Unpaid leave will be granted, to deal with preparation for evacuation.
     
  3. Assisting family members under evacuation order of their Primary Residence– Unpaid leave will be granted, to support family members. 
For additional support and information, please refer to the attached resources that include the Absence Reporting Procedure and the HVC Volunteerism Policy. 
 
We will continue to closely monitor and assess the situation and will provide updates accordingly. 
 
Sincerely,
 
Eric Goss, Asset Management Manager
Teck Highland Valley Copper Operations
 
Additional Resources:
Absence Reporting: Procedure to report an absence 
Employee Volunteerism: For employees involved in volunteer emergency services
 

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