Amazon uses peer pressure to force staff to work when ill, claims Union

Amazon is at the centre of yet another row about how it treats its workers.

This time, the global online retailer stands accused of using peer pressure to ensure that workers turn up for work even when they’re sick – The Independent reports.

In Germany, the company gives its workers a monthly bonus of 6 per cent to 10 per cent of their salary – but only if, as a group, attendance is high enough.

Union representatives claim that this means that Amazon is relying on peer pressure to ensure sick employees turn up for work.