as a lower level retail employee I just called my district manager and pleaded with him, "this is irresponsible. Close the store." Being expected to show up to work when the air quality is hazardous and your workplace is a few miles away from level 2 evac warning. Unconscionable.

VIDEO GAMES ARE NOT AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE, BRIAN

at some point you have to say "fuck it" to work hierarchies and make sure you and your staff is safe

But no,
Emily& #39;s gotta ask Jeremy if they can close, but Jeremy has to ask his boss Brian, and Brian& #39;s gotta ask his boss Randall (who answers, "no," from his HEPA filtered home)

they& #39;ll have you work that register until you pass out from exposure

Welp Randy said "no oregon stores can close".