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Stonepounder

(4,033 posts)
Wed Nov 8, 2017, 01:19 AM Nov 2017

In the midst of all the election glee, here's another good news story - from big business no less.

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/tj-maxx-puerto-rico-employees-paid-tjx_us_5a01dd9fe4b066c2c03a72a3?ncid=inblnkushpmg00000009

Owner Of TJ Maxx Is Still Paying Its Employees In Puerto Rico, Even Those Who Can’t Work

They may not have electricity or be able to work nearly two months after the devastation brought by Hurricane Maria, but they’re still receiving regular paychecks.

“They” are the Puerto Rico-based employees of TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods Associates, three stores that share the same corporate owner, TJX.

And even though Hurricane Maria destroyed much of the island’s infrastructure in September, forcing TJX to shutter some stores there, the company has nevertheless been dutifully paying its employees ever since.

“Based on the devastating situation in Puerto Rico, we can confirm that we have continued to pay our TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods Associates on the island,” the company said in a statement to HuffPost. “We believe it is the right thing for us to do under these circumstances.”


More at link. But a pretty amazing corporate response.
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In the midst of all the election glee, here's another good news story - from big business no less. (Original Post) Stonepounder Nov 2017 OP
Thank you TJMAXX Thekaspervote Nov 2017 #1
Decent of them. AlphaCharley Nov 2017 #2
Wow. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2017 #3
One of My Favorite Companies Stallion Nov 2017 #4
Well, then, I must shop there. calimary Nov 2017 #5

PoindexterOglethorpe

(25,929 posts)
3. Wow.
Wed Nov 8, 2017, 01:35 AM
Nov 2017

There are good companies out there.

I remember some years back reading that some major retailer, when their employees were called for jury duty, continued them on their same regular pay while doing their civic duty.

Every company should be like this.

Okay, I get it that very small companies may not be able to do such things, but the larger companies can. And should.

Stallion

(6,476 posts)
4. One of My Favorite Companies
Wed Nov 8, 2017, 01:47 AM
Nov 2017

see something at Macy's or Dillards-just wait a few months and it will be at these stores for 60% off-the real value of those name brands

calimary

(81,605 posts)
5. Well, then, I must shop there.
Wed Nov 8, 2017, 03:57 AM
Nov 2017

I like to vote with my pocketbook.

Besides, as a mom, I learned that you reward and reinforce good behavior.

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