News and Events

With tax season approaching, we are seeing more reports of scammers posing as the IRS - by phone, by e-mail and by text message. The IRS doesn’t use text messages, e-mail or phone to discuss personal tax issues, bills or refunds! The agency only uses IRS Secure...

You can now get over-the-counter COVID tests through UHC insurance. If you purchase them at a Walmart Pharmacy they will bill insurance directly. You can buy them other places, but you would need to file a claim for reimbursement. More information: OTC COVID tests.

The CDC has changed the guidelines for how long to stay off work with a COVID infection. Dudek & Bock's COVID policy will follow the CDC recommendations as they are updated. In addition to the guidelines listed below, you must notify your supervisor if you have tested...

Booster Vaccine Events Sunday, December 12 The State of Illinois and Cook County Health are hosting three community vaccination events on Sunday, December 12. Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson booster shots will be available for all eligible individuals. A person...

You can receive a discount on medical insurance if you (and your spouse if he/she is under our insurance) have been vaccinated against COVID-19. That is the only criterion for the wellness discount this year. The discount is $10 per pay period for the employee and $10...

Open Enrollment for 2022 benefits officially begins on Monday, December 6. On Monday benefit books and enrollment forms will be distributed by supervisors. Everyone will get the book in English. If you want a copy in Spanish, Polish or Vietnamese, the translations...

Open Enrollment for benefits for 2022 will begin the week after Thanksgiving. If you plan to enroll in the HMO, you will need to look up the PCP (Primary Care Physican) number for you and other family members on the UHC website. Instructions are here: UHC PCP

Because Christmas Day and New Year's Day fall on Saturdays, our holiday schedule will be: Friday, Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve HOLIDAY Monday, Dec. 27 - Christmas HOLIDAY paid Tuesday, Dec. 28 - PLANT CLOSED Wednesday, Dec. 29 - PLANT CLOSED Thursday, Dec. 30 - New Year...

Dudek & Bock will be open on November 22, 23, and 24 (the days before Thanksgiving). Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving are paid holidays. Normally, you would be required to work 4 hours on the day before the holiday to be paid for the holiday. This...

For several years Dudek & Bock has offered a discount on health insurance to employees who participate in a "Wellness" program. The discount is entirely funded by the company. The insurance carrier does not pay for this. This year, to get the Wellness discount, you...