America’s corporate giants began ratcheting up the pressure on unvaccinated employees, aiming to turn the tide against a resurgent virus that threatens the economic recovery. Walmart’s action covers all campus staff as well as market, regional and divisional employees who work in multiple facilities. Frontline ChallengeAs the Walmart and Disney announcements show, extending vaccine mandates from office workers to frontline staff will be difficult. Within minutes of Walmart’s announcements Friday, rival grocer Kroger Co. said it would encourage vaccinated staff and customers to wear masks in stores. If Walmart employees claim a medical or religious exemption but don’t receive approval, they will be be suspended for a set time period in order to receive the vaccination.

Source: Mint July 31, 2021 01:07 UTC