Many US companies have a strict vaccination requirement. How strict has now been learned by three employees of the news channel CNN. Because they showed up to work unvaccinated, they were unceremoniously fired. The station speaks of a “zero tolerance policy”.
The US news broadcaster CNN has fired three employees for violating vaccination requirements. US media quote from an internal communication from President Jeff Zucker to employees that the company had learned of three employees the week before who had come to the office unvaccinated. You have been “terminated”. “Let me be clear that we have a zero-tolerance policy on this issue,” the communication said.
Details about those released are unclear
Excerpts from the memo had also been published. It is unclear who the fired were and what positions they held. CNN has not yet officially commented on it. According to Jeff Zucker’s message, the station has also postponed the date on which employees should return to the editorial office. “September 7th as back-to-office day will be moved to October. It was not an easy decision with a lot to consider,” it continues.
So far, CNN had acted on a trust basis. The broadcaster requested a corona vaccination from its employees, but no proof. However, according to Zucker’s words, this could change in the future. US law allows employers in the country to require their employees to be vaccinated. According to the company, almost two thirds of employees are currently working from home, and a good third have returned to the office. The news channel operates 36 editorial offices worldwide and employs around 3,000 people.
Vaccination certificate also on Google and Facebook
Other large US companies also require proof of vaccination when their employees return from the home office. For example Microsoft, Google and Facebook. Due to the corona pandemic, the mail order company Amazon extended the possibility for office workers to work from home until January 2022. In the financial sector, some companies have also postponed the planned return of their employees to the office.
Sources: DPA, “”, Oliver Darcy on Twitter
Jane Stock is a technology author, who has written for 24 Hours World. She writes about the latest in technology news and trends, and is always on the lookout for new and innovative ways to improve his audience’s experience.
