Amazon is currently under fire for soliciting donations to pay for their employee's sick leave amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The online-retail conglomerate donated an initial $25 million in the fund, but with a valuation of $1 trillion it is clear to many that the company could and should cover their employees during this time.
The company has decided to distribute the funds donated through a grant process where effected employees apply for coverage/relief. Per Amazon:
"If you are experiencing a personal hardship or the effects of a qualified disaster, you can apply for a grant for financial assistance. Please note that initially the Amazon Relief Fund is focused on supporting our U.S.-based Delivery Associates employed by Delivery Service Providers, our Amazon Flex Delivery Partners, and Associates working for Integrity Staffing, Adecco Staffing, and RES Staffing, and drivers and support team members of line haul partners under financial distress due to a COVID-19 diagnosis or quarantine. Additional qualifying events for other eligible applicants will be available on the Amazon Relief Fund website as soon as possible. Please read the Application FAQs to see if you qualify."
More information can be found here.
Source: amazonrelieffund.org
