- The coronavirus pandemic has led to store closings, postponed sports seasons, and has left millions of employees temporarily out of work.
- Major companies that are still functioning in the US, like Walmart, Uber, and Lyft, have new policies in place to take care of employees in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
- Major sports season delays have led several NBA, NHL, and MLB teams to put forth plans to support arena employees.
- Several retail stores that are closing for about two weeks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus are paying sales associates for lost shifts.
- Some of these stores include Nike, Adidas, and Urban Outfitters.
- Here's a look at how major companies are taking care of their employees during the coronavirus pandemic so far.
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Walmart's attendance policy is waived through April. Anyone who wants to stay home as a precaution can, but they'll only be paid if they're required to quarantine by public health officials or by Walmart, or if they have the coronavirus. They can be paid for up to two weeks while staying home. If they need more time to recover from the virus, they'll receive up to 26 additional weeks of pay replacement.
Source: Walmart
Uber said drivers who test positive for the virus or are asked to self-isolate by public health officials will get "financial assistance" for up to two weeks. Drivers will get assistance based on how much money they made each day over the last six months.
Lyft's policy is similar to Uber's, except Lyft employees' financial assistance is based on how much money they made each day over the last four weeks.
Source: Lyft
Starbucks is offering what's called "catastrophe pay" to workers who have been exposed to the virus and workers who are most vulnerable to the virus and have a doctor's note. This means they'll be paid for up to two weeks while staying home to prevent the spread of the virus. Employees who are experiencing symptoms can also get catastrophe pay for up to three days. Starbucks has also switched to-go orders only.
Instacart's employees will receive up to two weeks of paid time off if they've been diagnosed with the virus or have been ordered by a public health official to self-isolate or quarantine. Instacart also recently introduced a new sick pay policy for all of its workers in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Source: Medium
After the NBA season was suspended for at least 30 days, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who also owns half of the arena where the team plays, told the New York Times that all arena employees are being paid as if the games were still happening.
Source: The New York Times
Since the season was suspended, several NBA players have tested positive for the virus, and the whole season is suspended until at least mid-June. More than 20 of the 30 NBA teams have announced plans to compensate arena workers.
Source: The New York Times, Business Insider, Sports Illustrated
The NHL also announced that it is suspending its season until further notice, and 11 of 31 teams have announced plans to pay arena workers so far, including The New Jersey Devils, the Anaheim Ducks, and the Philadelphia Flyers.
Source: CBS Sports
The MLB season is also delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic, and all 30 MLB teams pledged to donate $1 million each to pay arena workers through this time.
Source: ESPN
Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, and Free People are closed temporarily to prevent the spread of the virus. Store employees will continue to be paid, and employees who are able to will work remotely through the closures.
Source: USA Today
Bath & Body Works announced it would close all stores in the US and Canada temporarily on March 17. Employees will be paid through this time.
Sources: Bath & Body Works, Business Insider
Macy's temporarily closed all stores until at least March 31. It will compensate employees who are out of work until then, Macy's CEO Jeff Gennette said in a statement.
Source: Business Insider
Bloomingdales is closed until March 31, and it will compensate employees through this time.
Source: Business Insider
Adidas closed all stores until March 29. The company is paying its workers for lost shifts.
Source: Business Insider
Reebok, a subsidiary of Adidas, is also closing stores and paying workers for lost shifts.
Source: Business Insider
Foot Locker closed all locations in North America from March 17 to March 31. It will pay all employees through this time.
Source: Footlocker, Business Insider
Vans announced on March 16 that it's closed until further notice, and all employees will be paid through this time.
Source: Business Insider
Ulta announced on March 17 that it is closing all US locations until March 31 and that store employees will be compensated for lost shifts.
Sources: Ulta, Business Insider
Calvin Klein closed all stores in the US and Europe until March 29, and all retail employees will be paid through this time.
Source: PVH Corp.
Tommy Hilfiger also closed all stores in the US and Europe until March 29, and all retail employees will be paid through this time.
Source: PVH Corp.
DSW Shoes closed its North American locations on March 17 until further notice. Workers will be paid for scheduled shifts.
Source: Business Insider
REI closed all stores from March 17 to March 27 to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. All employees will be paid during this time.
Sources: REI, Business Insider
Kiehl's is closed until further notice, and employees will be paid through this time.
Source: Kiehl's/Instagram
L.L. Bean is closed from March 17 to March 29. Employees will be paid through this time, according to a statement shared with Business Insider.
Source: Business Insider
Chico's announced on March 17 that it will close all stores until March 31 and pay employees through this time.
Source: Chico's
American Eagle Outfitters closed all US locations until March 27. Store associates will be compensated through this time.
Source: Business Insider
Ralph Lauren announced on March 17 that it will close from March 18 until April 1, and that all employees will be paid through this time.
Source: Business Insider
Sephora closed all of its stores until April 3 and announced that employees will receive base pay for scheduled shifts.
Source: Business Insider
Madewell closed all US stores until March 28. Employees will be paid through this period.
Source: Business Insider
J. Crew closed all stores until March 28 and is paying employees for scheduled shifts.
Source: J. Crew
Under Armour closed all stores in North America until March 28. All employees will be paid through this time, according to a statement the company shared Business Insider.
Source: Business Insider
Nike closed all stores in the US, Canada, Western Europe, Australia, and New Zealand through March 27. It will continue to pay employees through this time.
Source: Business Insider
Lululemon locations in North America and Europe closed on March 16 until March 27. It will pay employees for scheduled shifts.
Source: Business Insider
Lush Cosmetics closed all its North American locations on March 16 through March 29. It will pay all employees through this time.
Source: Lush
Outdoor Voices closed all its stores on March 16 until March 27, and it's paying all employees for scheduled shifts.
Source: Business Insider
Warby Parker closed all its stores until March 27. It will pay all retail employees through this time.
Source: Warby Parker
Allbirds announced that all locations in the US and Europe are closed until March 27, and that it will pay employees through this time.
Source: Allbirds/Instagram
Away announced it would close all locations for two weeks on March 15, and it will pay its employees through this time.
Source: Away/Instagram
Fossil closed all its North American locations until March 28, and it will pay all employees through this time.
Source: Fossil
New Balance closed all its North American locations until March 27. It will pay its employees through this time.
Source: New Balance
Lands' End announced on March 15 that all stores are closing until March 29. Its employees will be paid through this time.
Source: Lands' End
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