Grocery Store Safety: Which Chains Are Doing It Best? | Eater

"Crew members with symptoms have been offered up to two additional weeks of paid sick time and an ongoing $2/hour “thank you pay.” After early reports that some managers discouraged masks, company policy now provides masks (urged for use) and optional gloves; stores have adopted distancing measures, installed plexiglass, and begun one-day precautionary store closings for deep cleaning in some locations. Worker organizers and a coalition argue the response has been slow and insufficient—raising concerns about increased customer capacity limits, requests for higher hazard pay, paid sick leave for high-risk workers, and alleged cuts to hours that could jeopardize health insurance—while company spokespeople say benefits and staffing adjustments are being managed to protect employees." - Rachel Sugar