In-N-Out Burger bans employees in 5 states from wearing masks
A new policy at the popular fast food chain, In-N-Out Burger, will prohibit its employees in five states from wearing masks, citing the “importance of customer service.”
Effective from August 14, the company memo outlines that In-N-Out employees in those states will only be allowed to wear masks if they possess a valid medical note exempting them from the requirement. In cases where masks are medically necessary, the employees must wear N95 masks provided by the company.
The newly implemented policy will be enforced for In-N-Out Burger employees in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, and Utah.
The company memo states that the aim is to maintain safe and customer-centric Store and Support environments while upholding In-N-Out’s reputation for exceptional customer service and unwavering standards for health, safety, and quality.
Non-compliance with the new guidelines may result in potential termination, and the memo highlights that the policy is also intended to enhance clear and effective communication with both customers and employees.
After the fast food chain’s announcement of its new mask policy, numerous individuals on social media strongly reacted to the decision.
Dr. Judy Stone, an infectious disease physician, took to Twitter to express her criticism of the policy, pointing out that it contradicts the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID-19 recommendations. She encouraged her followers to reach out to In-N-Out’s corporate headquarters in response to the announcement.
