Amazon: What an Employer

This tidbit from a story about an Alabama mom who was both hit by the truck and then shot in the New Orleans attack got some attention:

She’ll need to return to an orthopedist in two weeks to check on her foot. The Amazon warehouse where she works originally denied her request for a leave of absence, but the company said in a statement Friday that they’ve since spoken with her and given her time off with pay.

“We wish her a full recovery and look forward to welcoming her back to work once she’s able,” said Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel.

Oh you mean that once this story started getting attention from reporters, such as a phone call or email asking what the hell is going on, Amazon decided to generously give this woman time off?

Imagine all the people working there who don’t get time off with pay because they are pretty badly hurt but haven’t been targeted in a terrorist attack…..