As of 2019, Walmart had an estimated 347,000 employees without paid sick leave entitlements. In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a number of companies, including Walmart and Target, have changed their time-off and sick leave policies. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): number of employees without paid sick leave in the United States as of 2019, by selected retailer
(in thousands)
Characteristic
Number of employees in thousands
Walmart
347
Target
151
Dollar General
109
Walgreens
79
Kohl's
78
CVS
74
JC Penney
69
Dollar Tree
56
Lowe's
44
Macy's
44
Old Navy
38
UPS
37
Kmart
37
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