Amazon is laying off thousands of workers as it closes Fresh stores. Here's the severance package it's offering staff.

Core Point - Amazon is closing approximately 60 Amazon Fresh stores in the US, leading to significant job losses for employees in the grocery business [1][2] Group 1: Store Closures and Employee Impact - The closure of Amazon Fresh stores will affect thousands of employees, with around 3,900 workers impacted in California alone due to the shutdown of roughly 20 stores [2] - Amazon Fresh employees will receive their normal pay and benefits for 90 days following the announcement, or until April 28, whichever comes first [4] - Employees will have the opportunity to apply for open roles within Amazon and will receive career transition services to assist in finding new positions [5] Group 2: Severance and Transfer Options - If employees do not secure a new job within Amazon by late April, they will receive severance pay calculated at one week of pay for every six months of service, with a minimum of four weeks' pay and a potential maximum of 20 weeks [6] - Workers interested in transferring within Amazon are encouraged to look for similar positions at Whole Foods or Amazon grocery warehouses through the internal A to Z portal [6] Group 3: Employee Compensation - Grocery associates at Amazon Fresh typically earned between $16 and $20 per hour, according to data from job search site Indeed [7]