Amazon says it may fire workers who violate social distancing guidelines

Amazon said it may begin firing employees who 'intentionally violate' the company's social distancing guidelines, despite complaints from workers who say the demands of their job make it impossible to comply with the policy

Amazon said it may begin firing employees who"intentionally violate" the company's social distancing guidelines, despite complaints from workers who say the demands of their job make it impossible to comply with the policy.

The announcement marks the latest step by the e-commerce giant to keep its operation functioning amid a crush of demand for essential supplies. More than a dozen Amazon facilities in the United States have been hit by the coronavirus, leading to concerns about Amazon's ability to protect its front-line workers who are among the most vulnerable.Amazon said those who deliberately violate social distancing guidelines will receive up to two warnings before, in some cases, being fired.

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