Amazon is fined over 50 million yen for 'hidden the new Corona infected person'
Amazon fined $ 500,000 from California for 'not disclosing patient information for the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) to employees and health agencies' It turned out that it was done.
In Nationwide First, Attorney General Bonta Secures Judgment Requiring Amazon to Comply with “Right-to-Know” Law to Help Protect Workers Against COVID-19
Amazon to pay California $ 500,000 for concealing COVID cases --Los Angeles Times
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-11-15/amazon-covid-outbreak-workplace-safety-right-to-know-penalty
California state law requires that internal COVID-19 case information be disclosed to employees and health agencies. However, according to California Attorney General Rob Bonta , Amazon has neglected to disclose case information. Therefore, Amazon is required by the court to take the following actions.
・ Accurately grasp the number of COVID-19 cases in the workplace and disclose it to employees
• Notify local health authorities of COVID-19 cases at work within 48 hours to allow health authorities to intervene
・ Disinfection of company buildings and formulation of safety plans
Pay $ 500,000 to California
'The United States continues to fight the pandemic,' Bonta said of the above decision for Amazon. 'It's very important for businesses to play a role in protecting workers now, especially during the holiday season, so California. State law requires employers to notify employees of COVID-19 cases at work and report them to local health agencies. This decision for Amazon is a warehouse operation for tens of thousands of people in California. It helps to ensure the member's 'right to know about the potential risks to the new corona virus to protect themselves, their families and the community.'
'$ 500,000 is a tiny amount for a giant like Amazon,' the Los Angeles Times reported on the matter, but the fines authorities have so far imposed for violations related to the new coronavirus. Compared to the amount of money, $ 500,000 is a big amount, 'he said, emphasizing the significance of this California decision.
Meanwhile, Amazon spokeswoman Barbara Agrate said, 'Amazon has spent more than $ 15 billion to keep employees safe. We have similar investments. We will continue to do so for the next few years, 'he said, highlighting that he is investing heavily in ensuring the safety of his employees.
Regarding Amazon's new coronavirus countermeasures, employees and health organizations in each region have said that the countermeasures are inadequate, and in May 2020, the judiciary secretary of 13 states and special wards of the United States said. We have sent a letter to Amazon requesting 'report of hygiene measures,' 'giving employees vacation,' and 'disclosure of COVID-19 case information.'
State Attorney General sends an open letter about Amazon's new corona measures-GIGAZINE
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