A new Amazon program will focus on holistic healthcare for employees
Early adoptions of the program helped decrease musculoskeletal-related injuries by 32% from 2019 to 2020.
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Amazon wins union election in setback to labor movement
The decision marks a significant victory for the world’s largest online retailer.
Amazon sued for alleged race, gender bias in corporate hires
Amazon’s lack of racial and gender diversity in its corporate ranks is common throughout the technology industry.
Amazon bid to delay union vote rejected; balloting starts Monday
The online retail giant's request to host in-person voting was denied.
Amazon-Berkshire-JPMorgan health venture to shut next month
Haven, the joint health-care venture between Amazon.com Inc., Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co., plans to shut down at the end of February, a spokeswoman said. “The Haven team made good progress exploring a wide range of healthcare solutions, as well as piloting new ways to make primary care easier to access, insurance […]
Amazon to let employees work from home through June 2021
Amazon joins other companies including Facebook and Twitter that have delayed return to work plans.
Goldman and GM among 34 firms to share private diversity data
The initiative is part of a broader push to compel workforce transparency at companies that have made explicit statements of support for equality.
California probing Amazon’s warehouse practices amid virus
The company's policies on safeguarding workers during the pandemic are being examined by California's attorney general, according to a court filing.
Amazon plans to launch 20 employee health centers
The online shopping giant is partnering with Crossover Health to provide primary care to its workforce.
Amazon tells staff hand-washing time won’t be held against them
Time spent on safety measures like handwashing won’t be counted against them under Amazon’s “Time Off Task” policy, which limits the number of unproductive minutes allowed in their day.
Amazon’s heavily automated HR leaves workers in sick-leave limbo
Amazon has hit another snag: a human resources department ill prepared to handle the thousands of requests pouring in from sick employees and those who need to stay home to care for their children or elderly relatives.
Amazon workers sue over virus brought home from warehouse
A group of Amazon warehouse employees sued the online retail giant, claiming its working conditions put not only them at risk of contracting the coronavirus but also their family members, including one who died.
Amazon’s pandemic labor practices being probed
Amazon’s safety measures and labor practices during the coronavirus pandemic are being investigated by New York’s top law enforcement officer after the company fired the leader of a Staten Island warehouse walkout. New York Attorney General Letitia James told Amazon in an April 22 letter that the state is looking into whether the company violated […]
Amazon hiring boom neglects proper coronavirus precautions
The absence of social distancing at Amazon hiring events recently made the rounds on social media, as the retail giant seeks to bring on more essential workers.
Amazon workers plan to strike over coronavirus safety concerns
The workers allege management has been unresponsive to safety concerns and the spread of the coronavirus at fulfillment centers.
Former Amazon manager claims the company racially profiles job seekers
In the wrongful termination suit, a former regional loss prevention manager said she knew Amazon had been criticized publicly for its lack of diversity in the workplace.
Amazon launches e-health clinic for its Seattle employees
The pilot program, called Amazon Care, provides a mobile app that enables workers to access virtual and in-person healthcare services
Amazon’s battle for corner pharmacy is fought over phone and fax
Drugstore are trying to keep Amazon from wresting away their piece of the $333 billion prescription-drug industry.
Amazon commits $700 million to retrain workers in new skills
The e-commerce giant said it will retrain 100,000 workers by 2025 to allow employees move into more highly skilled jobs within the company.
Amazon workers plan Prime Day strike at a Minnesota warehouse
Employees plan to strike during the online retailer’s summer sale, a sign that unrest persists even after the company committed to paying all employees at least $15 an hour last year.
