- TikTok employees working from home should continue to do so amid Los Angeles wildfires, company says
- Affected owners will have to take time off
- The company’s Los Angeles office is closed due to power outages
The devastating wildfires affecting at least 45 square miles in California are believed to have already burned 1,300 properties, but TikTok says workers affected by the fires should use their personal or sick days if they can’t work from home.
This despite its Los Angeles office being closed due to wind-related power outages, making working from home the only current option for local workers.
Employees left without power, internet connection or even homes now have to take advantage of their limited free time to recover, according to TechCrunch information.
TikTok says Los Angeles wildfire workers should use their personal time off
The company reportedly confirmed to workers that its office would be closed from January 8 to 12, but instead of giving workers time off, they were asked to work remotely. TikTik is believed to have a three-day office work mandate.
A Human Resources representative shared a link to the company’s paid sick and safe leave program in a message: Workers in the area receive 10 days off per year, as well as 15 paid days off for vacations and the like.
However, because there is said to be no flexibility in the hybrid work setup, struggling workers must continue to attend the office or use one of their limited sick days to take time off, making them a valuable resource that workers try to save for emergencies. .
A company spokesperson said TechCrunch: “The safety and well-being of our employees is our top priority… In light of the current circumstances, our offices have been closed since Tuesday and will remain so for as long as necessary. While employees who can safely work from home are encouraged to do so, we also recognize the unique challenges this situation may present and are committed to supporting our team flexibly if they are unable to work remotely at this time. ”.
A company spokesperson said TechRadar Pro in an email:
“The safety and well-being of our employees is our top priority. In light of the current circumstances, our offices have been closed since Tuesday and will remain closed for as long as necessary. While employees who are able to work are encouraged from home safely to do so. Therefore, we also recognize the unique challenges this situation may present and are committed to supporting our team flexibly if they are unable to work remotely at this time.”
