5 Amazon workers told CNBC they’ve received no pay or were given 60% of their typical weekly paycheck, despite meeting the requirements for paid sick leave.
Despite these measures, Sharlene and four other Amazon employees who have the virus or are in quarantine say they haven't been paid. Those who have been paid say they're only getting 60% of their regular weekly pay. Meanwhile, other Amazon workers said they've had no issues getting paid while in quarantine.
"Because we are continually revisiting policies to ensure the safety of our employees, going forward, this information may include self-report of patterns of symptoms and exposure, particularly when the employee cannot obtain medical certification at all," the spokesperson said. Amazon workers, along with many employees around the country, can now stay home from work longer as a result of the CARES Act, which wasMarch 27. Those eligible to collect unemployment in their state would get an extra $600 a week in benefits for up to four months. However, there are some stipulations around who can and cannot qualify for the expanded unemployment benefits laid out in the bill.
"It's not even set up to include regular associates," the worker said. "My money is dwindling down. I'm just waiting for my unemployment to kick in." Since they're in quarantine, it meant that the family was apart for her granddaughter's fifth birthday. The closest that Sharlene's granddaughter can get to her mom is via FaceTime call. Their separation has taken a toll on the family, as her granddaughter "just cries to go home."
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