This week, GameStop inadvertently sparked a firestorm across social media over workers' rights during the coronavirus outbreak. On Thursday, word broke about a certain memo…
, and it appeared to instruct stores to remain open in the face of city or state lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic. The company has since responded to the situation in a statement to EW.
"While there are many businesses and organizations far more critical than ours, we believe we can have a positive impact during this very challenging time," it continues. "The health and safety of our employees and customers is of utmost importance and we have and will continue to take extensive precautions consistent with CDC guidelines. We are complying with all state, county, city, and local ordinances and we will continue to adjust to any future developments.
Multiple outlets separately reported on specific wording and instructions in the memo that was sent to retail store managers by corporate. The contents allegedly included wording that read, "Due to the products we carry that enable and enhance our customers’ experience in working from home, we believe GameStop is classified as essential retail and therefore is able to remain open during this time.
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