Sept 3 (Reuters) – American Airways AAL.O mentioned on Friday it might not present particular depart from subsequent month to unvaccinated workers who must quarantine on account of COVID-19.
Unvaccinated staff should use their sick time or medical depart in the event that they miss work as a result of illness, it mentioned.
“Given there may be an FDA-approved vaccine, pandemic depart will solely be provided to group members who’re absolutely vaccinated and who present their vaccination card to us,” the provider mentioned in a memo to employees seen by Reuters.
The transfer comes after United Airways Inc UAL.O final month grew to become the primary U.S. provider to require vaccinations for all home workers.
Individually, Alaska Air ALK.N mentioned on Friday that it had stopped particular pay for unvaccinated worker absences on account of COVID-19 an infection or publicity to a suspect. (https://bit.ly/3h07qlo)
The airline has mandated vaccination for all new hires and pays $200 to workers who present proof of vaccination.
(Reporting by Shreyasee Raj in Bengaluru; Enhancing by Aditya Soni)
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