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NEWWithout a federal directive or enforcement of what industries are "essential," American workers say they are forced to work jobs that aren't necessary in a pandemic.@MelinAnders and I investigate: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-04-09/are-you-an-essential-worker-in-the-pandemic-that-depends
In New Jersey, one of America's #COVIDăź19 epicenters, a national chain of pool supply stores stay open as essential.
An employee told us that people were coming in to buy floaties during the pandemic.
Eventually, cops got involved.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-04-09/are-you-an-essential-worker-in-the-pandemic-that-depends
An employee told us that people were coming in to buy floaties during the pandemic.
Eventually, cops got involved.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-04-09/are-you-an-essential-worker-in-the-pandemic-that-depends
In Kansas, a company that manufactures doors and windows is staying open as essential because, technically, hospitals use their products.
None of their employees are allowed to work from home during the pandemic. Because they're essential.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-04-09/are-you-an-essential-worker-in-the-pandemic-that-depends
None of their employees are allowed to work from home during the pandemic. Because they're essential.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-04-09/are-you-an-essential-worker-in-the-pandemic-that-depends
We found dozens more examples of workers going into jobs they say aren't essential during a pandemic.
But workers have little recourse. If they quit, they won't get unemployment and can't pay their bills. If they come in, they fear getting sick. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-04-09/are-you-an-essential-worker-in-the-pandemic-that-depends
But workers have little recourse. If they quit, they won't get unemployment and can't pay their bills. If they come in, they fear getting sick. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-04-09/are-you-an-essential-worker-in-the-pandemic-that-depends
Is your workplace mistreating you during the #CoronavirusOutbreak?
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