Amazon admits to safety lapses, assures Govt of corrective action

Amazon India has acknowledged lapses in workplace safety at its warehouse in the National Capital Region. In its communication to the central labour commissioner, the company admitted to breaching workplace safety standards on May 16, 2024, at its Manesar warehouse and committed to taking immediate corrective measures. Responding comprehensively to the central labour ministry's inquiry, as reported by ET, Amazon India clarified that one of the employees at the facility led a small group of employees and associates in a pledge following scheduled breaks, perceiving it as a motivational activity for the team.