That influx of workers puts more people in contact with one another, especially in the service industry. Some workers are nervous that going back to work means they could be exposed to the virus; for instance, barbers and salon workers in Washington have started aasking the governor to reclassify salons from “Phase 2” businesses to Phase 4, which would be at least eight weeks away.
Lyft, for instance, recently rolled out its Health Safety Program, which prompts app users—drivers and passengers alike—to agree to a “health safety commitment.” It requires them to leave the front seat empty, open windows when possible—and swear they don’t have COVID-19 or related symptoms. Drivers must renew their agreement at the start of each day, or every 18 hours, and riders must do so weekly. Those who don’t agree to the commitment are not able to ride or drive with Lyft.
Melissa Healy, a labor and employment lawyer, says she’s seen these self-attestations become prevalent because they serve as a “middle ground” for employers who want to prevent spread without implementing complicated and invasive procedures. “It’s not always feasible or practical to, for instance—and do you pay people while they’re waiting to have their temperature taken?” she says.
Your answer might vary depending on what happens when you tell the truth. Employees’ word is only as good as the incentives you give them to be honest. UW has instituted a host ofto make it easier for employees to get paid if they do get sick and need to take time off. Those extend to hourly employees, for whom showing up is directly correlated with their paycheck. Most Lyft drivers, on the other hand, don’t have the luxury of paid time off.
Duh? moronsaccountabilitythink first
I mean I'm pretty sure it is very much like reading the terms of service. 1 person took it seriously one time and now everybody yeah, yeah, yeahs it and hopes nobody dies.