It’s the season again to remind employees about your organization’s winter storm policies. Review the procedures to follow when snow falls or ice begins to form.

• Clearly state the organization’s position on emergency closings.
• Explain what employees should do to find out about closings.
• Identify the “essential” and “non-essential” personnel likely to be affected by the bad weather policy.
• Explain what employees should do if they cannot get to work because of hazardous conditions.
• Indicate what workers should do if they already are at work and thee is a weather emergency.
• Be flexible.
• Decide whether closures can be made up for by vacation, sick or extra work on another day.
• Remember the docking restrictions on exempt employees.