FBC Newton Employee Handbook (2)

Safety Shoe Policy This correspondence serves as notification to all employees of Flowers Baking Company of Newton and Personnel Outsource Leasing that slip resistant safety-toed shoes, as outlined below, will be mandatory for all employees effective January 1st, 2024. SHOES Proper shoes with slip resistant soles must be worn by all employees. No open toes, high heels, sandals, croc type, leather sole shoes, or any type of shoe which leaves any part of the foot exposed are allowed for footwear. Shoes must be substantially made and kept in good repair. Shoes must also have safety toes, this includes composite, nano, or steel toed shoes or boots. All employees must wear hose/tights or socks while on duty. If you have a question on compliance, ask the ESS Manager or a member or Management. To assist in policy compliance, all employees (Flowers Baking Co. and Personnel Outsource Leasing) will have the option to purchase their shoes through payroll deduction. All personnel will be offered a $100.00 subsidy per calendar year, which resets on Jan 1 st . Shoes can be purchased through Safe-Gard Safety Shoe Company. Shoes can be ordered online at, https://www.srmax.com/flowersnewton/storelogin. Shoes will be shipped to the ESS manager. a. Employees will pick up the shoes from the ESS manager after they fill out a shoe payroll deduction form. At a minimum, $10 a week will be deducted from the Employee’s paycheck until the shoes are paid off. b. Login information will be maintained by the ESS Manager. Superintendents and Supervisors will have access to the login information. 2. A $100.00 subsidy will be given to each employee during the calendar year. While the Employee can purchase as many shoes as needed, the subsidy will be given once during the calendar year. 3. If an Employee wants to buy shoes on their own, that shoe must be approved by the ESS Manager before it can be worn on the floor. 4. You also have the option to go directly to the store and purchase your safety shoes. Before going to the store you must see a member of Management / or your HR partner to receive a payroll deduction form which must be turned in on your next reported day to work. Also, Invoices will be forwarded to ESS and Production Manager, 5. New Hires will be eligible to purchase shoes after 2 weeks of employment. How to Obtain Safety Shoes

Acceptable Shoes

- Canvas or fabric athletic shoes - Shoes with cloth or mesh uppers - Shoes with partial cloth or mesh uppers - Slip-on style shoes.

- Shoes must cover all the foot. - The sole must be slip-resistant. - Safety Shoe slip on Covers

2024 Employee Handbook – B. Turner