In a follow-up email, Mr. Hargrove said that the company did “not have any information
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In a follow-up email, Mr. Hargrove said that the company did “not have any information
that would support that Ms. Orzehowski advised us of a medical reason for her absences.”
“If that were the case, she could have used those medical records to apply for a leave or accommodation,” he said
Walmart Is Accused of Punishing Workers for Sick Days -
By RACHEL ABRAMSJUNE 1, 2017
A report released Thursday by a workers’ advocacy group says Walmart, the nation’s largest private employer, routinely refuses to accept doctors’ notes, penalizes workers who need to take care of a sick family member
and otherwise punishes employees for lawful absences.
Walmart said that it had not reviewed the report but disputed the group’s conclusions, and said
that the company’s attendance policies helped make sure that there were enough employees to help customers while protecting workers from regularly covering others’ duties.
that would support that Ms. Orzehowski advised us of a medical reason for her absences.”
“If that were the case, she could have used those medical records to apply for a leave or accommodation,” he said
Walmart Is Accused of Punishing Workers for Sick Days -
By RACHEL ABRAMSJUNE 1, 2017
A report released Thursday by a workers’ advocacy group says Walmart, the nation’s largest private employer, routinely refuses to accept doctors’ notes, penalizes workers who need to take care of a sick family member
and otherwise punishes employees for lawful absences.
Walmart said that it had not reviewed the report but disputed the group’s conclusions, and said
that the company’s attendance policies helped make sure that there were enough employees to help customers while protecting workers from regularly covering others’ duties.
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