Apple has confirmed the company is enhancing benefits for U.S. retail workers, including doubling sick days for full-time and part-time employees.
The move implies that Apple is considering efforts to attract and retain hourly workers for its retail outlets in a tight labor market.
The increase in sick days also addresses retail workers' concerns about potentially losing income due to pandemic-related laws and the CDC-recommended isolation period for close contacts or positive testing.
According to Bloomberg News, which broke the story first, full-time retail workers will be entitled to 12 paid sick days each year, which is double the previous number.