That Lowes does not care about our safety.
I heard a very pregnant associate tell another associate that Sedgwick told her she could go in leave but would lose her job if she chose to do so.
While we are bombarded with people, Lowe’s is doing the bare minimum to protect anyone.
I understand they have to stay open. But I also believe it should be our choice to stay or go on leave...and we shouldn’t be reprimanded or lose our jobs. We shouldn’t have to have proof we should be at home either. A simple “I don’t feel comfortable taking this risk” should be enough.
And why not?? Imagine if they told everyone they had the option to be out until things got better, no questions asked, and could come back later. So many people would jump at that. Imagine the money they would save on payroll. We just started the fiscal year so no one really has very much vacation/holiday time.
But instead people are being threatened to NOT go on leave and there are others having to jump through hoops because they don’t want to risk their health or the health of their family. Why? Because Lowes knows they can’t keep up their sales if associates sit this out.
So, instead of them letting us make our own decisions, we will be forced to risk ourselves to line their pockets....or else.
And I don’t want to hear “you can quit”. This is not about c-appy management or not enough pay. People are dying and that is some serious sh–. People aren’t wanting to leave and find other jobs. They simply want to be able to keep themselves and their families at home and as safe as possible.