COVID-19 Coronavirus...

[starfishncoffee]

BB will be helpful to people who need certain things to work remotely. But no, not "essential" in the strict sense of the word.

 

[qmosqueen]

Here’s the form to hand to the police on way to work.

 

[BoxCutter]

Got mine this morning.

 

[tracemick8824]

Here’s the form to hand to the police on way to work.

I never got one of those team member cards that has my number on it and the bar code. Will I need that?

 

[ZBC15]

Anyone know how you qualify for and how quickly the 30 days paid leave starts

Not sure how quick it starts but you qualify if you’re 65 and older, pregnant, or have underlying health conditions that make you a higher risk. I’m hearing you would need a doctors note

 

[starfishncoffee]

My TL told me that "underlying health conditions" would require a note, not age.

 

[Yetive]

Correct. They have your age on record.

 

[Ringwraith917]

I never got one of those team member cards that has my number on it and the bar code. Will I need that?

You have a name tag and a driver's license? That should be fine, I would assume

 

[Bufferine]

Not naming my state, but our fitting room
closed yesterday (I was off and don’t have details). Are others’ still open?

Our fitting room closed a few days ago. They took all our tables and chairs/microwave/refrigerators out of the break room and Starbucks. They are wiping down cart handles but nothing else. Some people are wearing masks and gloves.

 

[HarryB]

I never got one of those team member cards that has my number on it and the bar code. Will I need that?

It is good to have. It is required for entry at opening and discounts. You are supposed to show it with your ID.

It can be ordered through Workbench but it may take 2 weeks to get.

 

[jackandcat]

Our store does not offer team member identification cards. We receive TM discount cards but these clearly state, "This Card Not To Be Accepted As Proof of Identification".

 

[sunnydays]

indeed it is not proof of identification anywhere except for target

 

[JAShands]

All they are doing is matching your name on the discount card to the name on your photo ID.

 

[dakotalexis]

I am wondering why my family members I live with are obviously not important. I am not high risk myself, but my son and my father whom I live with are both high risk and I can't take the chance of bringing this coronavirus home to either of them. I was basically forced to take 30 days LOA without pay which I can't afford to do but I feel their lives are ALOT more important than money. 30 days paid leave for underlying health conditions should also include your whole household. Just my opinion.

 

[jackandcat]

indeed it is not proof of identification anywhere except for target

Even at Target, it's not really identification, mainly because there's no picture on it and perhaps because it's not a tamper-proof document. I have no idea why Team Member ID cards aren't issued other than the expense, but in emergency situations like this (and other emergencies like tornado/hurricane/earthquake/9-11) it would be invaluable for TMs when questioned by law enforcement while going to-and-from their work shifts at an "essential" business.

 

[Black Sheep 214]

Years ago some Target stores had photo ID name badges with a bar code on the back that you could use to scan into devices and a magnetic strip that you could slide through the time clock slot to punch instead of typing in your number. For those running late they were lifesavers sometimes 😁. Great for security, too. Don’t know if this was a test or what, but they were discontinued a few years ago. They sure would be handy now.

 

[FlowTeamChick]

Our fitting room closed a few days ago. They took all our tables and chairs/microwave/refrigerators out of the break room and Starbucks. They are wiping down cart handles but nothing else. Some people are wearing masks and gloves.

Our fitting room is closed too. But they took away your break room? What are TMs supposed to do for lunch and breaks?

 

[Bufferine]

Our fitting room is closed too. But they took away your break room? What are TMs supposed to do for lunch and breaks?

We sit in our cars or out front on the benches. One guy brought a lounge chair and I saw him sitting in it beside his vehicle.

 

[SubhumeSubcult]

A Medical Worker Describes Terrifying Lung Failure From COVID-19 — Even in His Young Patients

“It first struck me how different it was when I saw my first coronavirus patient go bad. I was like, Holy shit, this is not the flu. Watching this relatively young guy, gasping for air, pink frothy secretions coming out of his tube.”

www.propublica.org

 

[sfslackey]

I finally talked to HR about my parents, who would be extremely susceptible if they got this. I was surprised she brought up LOA at all but I signed the papers today. I suggested I work tomorrow because I don't want to leave anyone hanging at my store on short notice but that is likely my last day for awhile. The problem is, it is only for a little over 2 weeks. Would I potentially be able to extend it if the situation is worse in 2 weeks?

 

[Frontlanegirl]

I finally talked to HR about my parents, who would be extremely susceptible if they got this. I was surprised she brought up LOA at all but I signed the papers today. I suggested I work tomorrow because I don't want to leave anyone hanging at my store on short notice but that is likely my last day for awhile. The problem is, it is only for a little over 2 weeks. Would I potentially be able to extend it if the situation is worse in 2 weeks? Also can my supervisor refuse to sign to approve this? My only other option right now would be to quit. I can get a new job, but not new parents.

Yes, they can extend the LOA. Just give them enough time to contact L&D because they are swamped.

 

[jackandcat]

Our fitting room closed a few days ago. They took all our tables and chairs/microwave/refrigerators out of the break room and Starbucks. They are wiping down cart handles but nothing else. Some people are wearing masks and gloves.

They took away your break room???? That is harsh. I hope this isn't a trend coming to other Target stores.

 

[FlowTeamChick]

We sit in our cars or out front on the benches. One guy brought a lounge chair and I saw him sitting in it beside his vehicle.

That would not be nice at my store; spring is sort of here, but it's still quite chilly (had snow yesterday).

 

[redeye58]

We're already in shorts & tanks down here.

 

[Aredhel]

Its official. While there are no cases in my county (testing ? What testing?) my staycation has begun. I went to Walmart and among other things bought a case of Guinness, a tarp and a shovel. As long as the former holds out I shouldn’t need the latter.