Was told today that starting on February 17th that installed sales positions are being eliminated.

When will there be more cuts of full time positions? We all know they want to get rid of as many as they can as fast as they can, so I'm pretty sure we won't have to wait for too long. Somebody referred to this as Walmarting of Lowe's in another ... — read more 

They also plan to unload anyone that took any kind of leave this year, or has any kind of ongoing medical issues like diabetes. Again to save onto payroll and benefits costs going forward. Sometimes I just can’t believe the things that I’m hearing... — read more 

I feel sorry for the folks I leave behind in my store but I finally found a new job and I'm not going back there ever again. For months I've had to do the job of three-four people because we were that short staffed while the manager kept promising... — read more 

Houston store, Never heard from store management, but two down with COVID, one being tested, another one out (don’t know status. They were around other employees in the break room. Store does not social distance, people still come in with no masks... — read more 

Should we be worried about anymore structure changes in 2021??

I understand that the pandemic has changed a lot, that a lot is different now and I am happy that I still have a job. However, generally speaking, it is very unfortunate that after 15 or more years of work the pay raise is so small, almost not worth... — read more 

We have an outbreak in our store. I blame the Store Manager and every leader all the way up to Marvin. Nobody took it seriously. Nobody wore masks, just used them as chin straps. No cleaning. No social distancing at all. One of the... — read more 

Lowe's made a big deal out of the new blue box cutter knives and yet it seems our store barely got enough for everyone to get one of these way back of the beginning of the year when they came out. We have no spares and no replacement blades. I for... — read more 

We have had multiple associates at my store come down with COVID and have to take two or more weeks off to work through it. In every case no one else in the department was allowed time off to quarantine. By contrast our store manager took a complete... — read more 

I wonder if standing in puddles of urine in the employee men’s restroom due to overflowing urinals, is conducive to fighting Cv-19? It amazes me with the collective filth in our stores (oh the salesfloors look great! Mustn’t make SM look bad to the... — read more 

In my store we have an outbreak with 2 people positive and at least 6 more quarantined. Why did we have we find this out through the grapevube? Shouldn't management inform us without violating privacy laws?

How does Lowes contact trace? We have someone who just tested positive, and I was definitely near him for more than 15 min (in breakroom on lunch). But they told me I wasn’t affected? Wtf?

Long Story short, I was termed from Lowes for "breaking company policy" after being with Lowes for seven years in Oct of 2019. Fought it and won 8k in unemployment, Lowes lost. I reapplied about two months ago, never got called for interviews, and... — read more 

My sister and I both work at Lowe’s but in two different stores. While I get a few minutes of rest, she complains that her manager does not allow her a break, that is, she forces her to work without one. I understand that it is a very busy period... — read more 

Atlanta-Based The Home Depot Acquires Key Competitor for $8 Billion Home improvement retailer this week finalized the HD Supply deal, first announced in mid-November.

Some things are out of our control, but for some we are to blame. So, for next year, I decided to make a lot of changes to the way I work. There is no chance that I will give my best and turn my life into a nightmare, because I have seen that those... — read more 

This is follow up to an older thread. Now that there is no clause for corporations to be protected if employees become ill at work due to the virus do you think the company will mandate vaccinations as part of an employment agreement? Or do you think... — read more 

Why does this place not close at 6 on the 23rd so we can be with our families? Some if us have family in town and can't schedule off like some do.

Constructive advices are always welcome, but I don’t understand those who come here to leave a post saying ‘we should all leave the company as soon as possible’. I mean hey, we all know what tough working conditions we have here and I believe we are... — read more 

Are you kidding me??? Has the person who wrote this actually step a foot in a Lowe's store during the pandemic??? Stay-at-home orders and quarantines led to an explosion of home improvement and DIY projects, and Lowe’s responded to the increase in... — read more 

Anyone seen the new email about health check and screening that starts Mon Dec 21st before each shift?

During my many years of work in the company, I have never experienced such a bad atmosphere as it is now. It is clear to me that we are all a bit nervous, the pandemic has made all the bad things even more obvious, but it is not clear to me why the... — read more 

There are abnormally long lines in my shop. It’s chaos all day long and this company doesn’t stop unpleasantly surprising us day after day. The problem is that management obviously doesn’t care and doesn't schedule cashiers. Do you also have this... — read more 

Jan 1st, 2021 all California employees must make at least $14 an hour. Jan 1st, 2022 California minimum wage goes to $15 an hour.

They started arriving Monday. Most of them have yet to do any work. 90% take bus from city and most are late

Why are they pushing us to do so many Credit Applications?

I sell appliances part time in Dayton area. I came from selling appliances and mattresses @ Sears before my store closed due to bankruptcy. I can tell you for sure Sears had some stupid ideas but lowes is by far worse than Sears all day everyday. It... — read more 

Management at my store has made comments about yet another restructure coming in January they are very tight lipped about it the only thing they would say it mostly is about the back end operations anyone have any more info

I know a lot of us are overworked, understaffed and not given enough hours to complete the work list we’ve been given. I understand how it is because I’m in the same boat. But here’s the thing. I quit stressing over that entire BS. I’m giving it... — read more 

As others have alluded to already, full-time hourly / non-management positions will pretty much all be going away — with perhaps just a few exceptions. *And those that remain will be expected to work wherever they were needed at any given time... — read more 

Word has it that tomorrow 12/9/20 it will be announced that the installed Sales Offices will be closed doen by mid Jan. More details tomorrow I guess

I am a department supervisor and I can honestly say the way upper management treats me and my peers in the store is just downright evil in my opinion. It’s not like we’re even doing supervisor work, they have us unloading trucks, stocking lumber... — read more 

You really have to laugh when you have an ADA claim active and they threaten your job not once but twice. Seeking legal counsel today.

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but our employees are now worse than our customers with not following guidelines with masks and distancing etc. I shouldn’t have to walk into my store and the first thing I hear is an assistant manager with his... — read more 

Is your job at Lowes worth taking an experimental and rushed vaccine?

How many of us have wanted to say this, especially in the last few months? I came close to it a few times and the only thing saving me from doing it is that I have a child to support. I have a manager who is constantly adding to the negativity and... — read more 

Our store maxed out on winning together this quarter. During the quarter ,they eliminated the positions of Plumbing Specialist, Plumbing Pro and Electrical Pro. At the time , we were told we would enter the Winning Together Bonus plan and would be... — read more 

WE WERE CALLED INTO THE OFFICE ONE BY ONE AND TOLD IF WE DON'T GET AT LEAST ONE CREDIT APPLICATION PER WEEK YOU WILL BE WRITTEN UP, THIS INCLUDES THE PRO LOADER. IS THIS HAPPENING IN YOUR STORE?

As we know, Lowe's has been given employees a monthly bonus each month for working in the Covid-19 conditions as their way of saying thanks. ($300 for Fulltime, $150 for Part time employees) I haven't seen any mention of any bonus for the month... — read more