Amazon "Mass Layoffs Planned Following Remote Medical Service Termination"

Remote Medical Service 'Amazon Care' Discontinued

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Nayeon] U.S. IT company Amazon has decided to lay off a large number of employees as it ends its telemedicine service 'Amazon Care.'

According to CNBC in the U.S., "Amazon, headquartered in Seattle, stated in documents submitted to the Washington state government that it will lay off 159 employees of ."

This is expected to cause controversy as it differs from Amazon's initial announcement to support employees by transferring them to other departments.

Amazon also explained that 236 employees of 'Care Medical' are scheduled to be laid off.

It added that it will support Amazon Care employees in being reassigned to other parts of Amazon and also assist those seeking jobs outside the company.

'Care Medical' is an independent company but has contracted with Amazon to provide patient care for 'Amazon Care.'

According to the submitted documents, the layoffs will take effect on December 1, which shows a significant difference from the policy announced last month when the business closure was declared.

Last month, Amazon declared the end of 'Amazon Care,' stating, "It did not provide sufficient service to the large corporations that were our main customers."

It has not been specifically disclosed whether Amazon will actually lay off all these employees or transfer them to other departments within Amazon.

However, CNBC explained that Amazon reduced its workforce by 99,000 in the second quarter, implementing workforce cuts as part of cost-saving measures after unprecedented hiring during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meanwhile, an Amazon spokesperson reiterated, "Employees will have opportunities to find other jobs internally," adding, "Our priority is to continue supporting employees during this transition period."

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