At risk Asda staff across Falkirk district paid to stay at home
and live on Freeview channel 276
This includes staff who are either aged over 70 or pregnant, as well as the carers of extremely
vulnerable people.
The firm says that while official guidance only recommends that vulnerable people must
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depots.
Hayley Tatum, Asda’s Chief People Officer, said: “Protecting our customers and colleagues
has always been our main priority throughout these uncertain times and we want to do
everything we can to help keep them and their families safe.
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Hide Ad“We don’t want any of our colleagues worrying about being paid if they need to self-isolate
as a result of Coronavirus, which is why we’ve take the decision to pay them for the next 12
weeks.
“I am so incredibly proud of our colleagues and all of their hard work through this
difficult time, as they continue to support our customers and their community.”
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Asda staff, who are said to be working around the clock to keep shelves stocked, are to
receive a bonus week’s pay in June as thanks for their hard work.
Asda has announced several measures aimed at keeping customers and workers safe,
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around stores easily while maintaining a two-metre distance.
Staff at the front of the store will greet customers and maintain what are estimated to be safe
numbers inside.
Customers have been asked to touch only what they purchase, and to use cashless payment
methods wherever possible.
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Hide AdThe firm will be installing Perspex screens at its checkouts, pharmacies and service desks to
help minimise contact, and is closing every other Scan and Go checkout to help maintain
distance across its stores.