Thread regarding Bed Bath & Beyond layoffs

To the previous commenter, YES, We cleaned the item, and we continued to remind that customer about the social distancing policy...to which he said to the manager, “You’re all a bunch of hypochondriacs.” The point is, that there are still a lot of people out there who don’t believe in the gravity of this pandemic, and by keeping the stores freely open to the general public, Buy Buy Baby and Harmon, continue to enable people to spread the virus. I would much rather come in to work at a closed store to do curbside pick up, fill CDS orders, or work freight without having to worry about which one of these ignorant customers is going to be the one who ends up getting us sick.

I do not know where you are getting your info from. In Texas 566 people are infected with this horrible virus and it has taken the lives of 7 people.
As for Arizonia there are 152 people infected and as of two days ago the first death. So if you wish to continue to work you do you and many blessings.

You say they’re only closing because mandated by law. But, in many states, such as Texas and Arizona and New Mexico, it is NOT required to close...... but, BBB is closing. So, I’d say it has nothing to do with the law. In fact, many other non-essential retailers remain open, like Joann, Michaels, Ukraine, etc.

It’s easy to judge a company’s actions but, in these crazy times, I would not want to be the one making those decisions, balancing the future financial health of the company versus the right thing to do for customers and employees health.

Please, he is only closing because he Is forced to by law. The CEO and Corp care about NONE of its employees. More lay offs will come after all this has blown over.

You guys don’t work while the store is open. What’s the difference ?

And did you say anything to the coughing customer or ask your manager to? Did you cleAn the item?

Buy buy Baby and Harmon Face Values stand alone get to stay opened!!! 🤬🤬🤬 Today I saw a customer at my Baby store read the “social distance” sign, laugh, cough into their hand, and wipe it on a product. I wish we could be closed to the public, or just do curbside pickup for the “essential” items that are keeping us open. And so many people out with their babies and kids!!! WHYYYYYYYYYY??????? Fml

I don't know where you people work but at my store the only people who had to report were managers. I have no idea if they still do or not as I haven't had to go to work.

Closing for customers not for employees. All associates to report to help fill online orders and recieve freight. Shame they are trying to frame this for public support while still putting the people who should be most important to them at risk.

Only to customer though. Managers still have to go in and employees are given the option. If you're in a state in which it's mandated that all nonessential workers are not allowed to work, BBB says it is essential because of CDS orders.