The return to pre-pandemic sick leave policies means that all US employees will now get up to five days of excused, unpaid time off for a confirmed Covid-19 diagnosis. Under the previous policy that was last updated in January, workers with the virus got up to seven days of paid leave.
Amazon stock plunges as growth slowsWhile Amazon continued to urge workers to get vaccinated against the virus in the memo, the company also said it was ending its vaccine incentives programs as vaccination rates across the country have plateaued. Read More"We are monitoring conditions closely and will continue to adjust our response as appropriate," the company told staffers.
“Unpaid” enough said
Do I have this right? Amazon intends for employees to return to work while still contagious, or face penalties for being out sick, and it's ok because the CDC said 5 days was totally fine despite their own scientific findings. Next they'll lower the pay of those disabled by Covid
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How good is this new policy?