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Starbucks workers are struggling to maintain new demand
In light of having to adjust to the new normal, Starbucks workers are being asked to decide whether they want to take an unpaid leave of absence, continue working under reduced hours, or quit their jobs.
The new leave of absence policy allows employees to receive benefits while taking up to 120 days of unpaid leave. The new policy was announced last week by Rossann Williams, the president of Starbucks’ company-operated business in the US and Canada.
The policy was made in consideration of the “feedback” provided by employees. Employees, or “partners” as they are called in the company, will keep their Starbucks benefits while qualifying for unemployment benefits. However, the company is also reducing the number of hours employees need to work in order to be eligible for benefits.
Starbucks will continue to pay healthcare premiums for workers who is enrolled in one of the chain’s plans. Starbucks across the nation are reopening, but employees are left feeling frustrated with their options and tired from working harder with modified hours.
Some have even taken to social media to express their frustrations with the company’s decision. But Starbucks isn’t the only food chain that is cutting back on labor.
Now that restaurants are opening again, business owners have had to make changes in operation in order to suit the new normal.
