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Amazon worker who was ran over and shot during NO attack denied medical leave. (archive.ph)

submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/aboringdystopia@lemmy.world

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"He was coming so fast, there wasn't any time to move all the way out the way"

Scott-Windham returned to Mobile Wednesday night with the bullet still in her foot, along with multiple fractures.

She'll need to return to an orthopedist in two weeks to check on her foot. But the Amazon warehouse where she works denied her request for a leave of absence, and she worries she'll have to find a new job once she's recovered.

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[–] myplacedk@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

The employer isn't required to let sick people be sick?? Or are they only required to grant unpaid sick leave?

This is hard for me to wrap my head around. Here, if a new employee gets sick within the first 8 weeks, the employer can get the pay partially refunded. But the employer must always pay in full during sick leave.

[–] roofuskit@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Lol, here it is unpaid leave. She was denied unpaid leave. Amazon is reserving the right to fire her for being a victim.

[–] myplacedk@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I have no words for this. I'm... That's... It's just... Wow.

[–] chuymatt@startrek.website 2 points 2 weeks ago

If it’s any solace, it’s nothing personal. The line must go up! Legally required!

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