California sues to force Amazon to comply with COVID-19 probe
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California has been requesting information from Amazon since May over its treatment of workers amid the coronavirus pandemic. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Dec. 14 (UPI) California Attorney General Xavier Becerra asked the court on Monday to force Amazon to hand over information concerning his investigation into whether the e-commerce giant has been complying with the state s COVID-19 restrictions.
Becerra began his investigation into the company in May seeking information concerning working conditions at its California facilities due to unique and potentially dangerous conditions in warehouses amid the coronavirus pandemic, the court document filed on Monday with the Superior Court of the State of California in Sacramento County said.
Amazon Hit With Lawsuit Over COVID Safety Investigation in California
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Amazon faces legal action over claims it has not been cooperating with the state of California s inquiry into the company s workplace safety during the coronavirus pandemic.
The state s DoJ is seeking details on Amazon s efforts to prevent the spread of the virus, including its sick leave policies and cleaning procedures, as well as data on COVID-19 infections and deaths at the tech giant s facilities in the state.
In a news release issued on Monday, the department said Amazon had failed to adequately respond to its requests for information on its health and safety measures.
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