New Delhi: Now that U.s. has gotten a better grip on the pandemic, Amazon is ending its covid paid sick leave policy. The tech company made the announcement through a memo sent to employees, equally reported by CNN Business. Amazon noted in the memo that the company is returning to a pre-pandemic ill leave policy. This ways that all employees in the United States will now become up to five days of excused and unpaid fourth dimension off for a confirmed COVID-19 report. Under the previous leave policy, employees diagnosed with COVID got up to seven days of paid get out.Also Read - Tata Neu App Launched in India: Users Limited Resentment As Many Face OTP Problem, Login Issue

Now that rapid testing is widely available, the company will also "no longer excuse time while waiting for a test consequence," the memo continued. According to Amazon, "accrued time may be used to cover a COVID-19 related absence and should exist reported in A to Z per our standard sick leave policy." Amazon also reminded employees that they "should always stay home if y'all are ill to protect yourself and others." Also Read - Amazon, Visa to End Global Dispute Over Credit Card Fees. Details Here

Within the memo, the company besides alerted employees that the company discontinued its vaccination events around the U.S. Still, Amazon encourages vaccinations, proverb "existence fully vaccinated and getting a booster is the best way to protect yourself." For those who are not vaccinated, Amazon "strongly" encourages mask-wearing. Also Read - In A Commencement, Amazon Apparel Store Will Soon Suggest What Clothes Yous Should Clothing. Details Here

Dorsum to role, says Amazon Bharat to its employees

Meanwhile, Amazon Bharat is reportedly calling employees back to the office with set COVID-19 protocols in identify, also ensuring the safety of its employees. The tech behemothic said that the move follows the regime's order to relax COVID restrictions.

Amazon Bharat said that several working professionals have been looking forward to returning to the physical workplace. "'WFH' has taken on a new meaning at Amazon India every bit we transition slowly from 'Work From Dwelling' to 'Work From Hither'," the company said on its official blogspot.