APPLE ALLOWS EMPLOYEES TO WORK REMOTELY AS COVID-19 SOARS IN US

Thu 19 May 2022:

In the wake of a new outbreak of COVID-19 infections in the United States, Apple has again postponed its full return to work policy, opting to work two days per week for the time being.

“We are extending the phase-in period of the pilot and maintaining two days a week in the office for the time being,” the tech giant told employees in an internal memo, according to The Verge.

Those in the present two-day-per-week pilot will be permitted to work remotely once again if they are uncomfortable coming to work.

Apple employees are also required to wear masks at work.

Apple has also asked its employees to wear masks at work.

“We are temporarily asking team members to wear masks in common spaces, meeting rooms, hallways, and elevators — in general, all areas outside of your personal workspace,” Apple said in the memo.

“For those of you participating in the pilot, if you are uncomfortable coming into the office during this time, you have the option to work remotely. Please discuss your plans with your manager,” said the company.

Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the new hybrid mode of work almost a year ago.

Cook said that most workers will be asked to come into the office on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the option of working remotely on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Apple employees also have the chance to work remotely for up to two weeks a year, “to be closer to family and loved ones, find a change of scenery, manage unexpected travel, or a different reason all on their own”, he had said.

In the fresh memo, Apple said: “These changes are for your location and we’ll make changes to other locations as required. We’re continuing to monitor local data closely and are committed to providing at least two weeks notice of any changes”.

COVID-19 infections are on the rise in the United States, reaching their highest levels since late November.

According to a Health Department statement, New York City is approaching a COVID-19 alert level of “high.”

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