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

"Amazon is offering workers at its Amazon Fresh stores severance pay - or the option to apply for a transfer within its grocery business - as it shuts down the supermarkets. Last week, the tech and e-commerce giant said it would close roughly 60 Amazon Fresh stores in the US. Amazon had spent close to six years trying to make the grocery chain work."

"including their final pay, transfer opportunities, and a severance package, according to messages sent to Fresh workers and viewed by Business Insider. All Fresh workers are set to receive their normal pay and benefits for 90 days after Amazon announced the closure, or until April 28, according to one message sent to Fresh workers. Workers will get either the minimum pay for their employee class or average hours worked over the previous 60 days - whichever is higher."

"Fresh stores in most states closed to the public on February 1, though those in California are expected to remain open until mid-March due to a state law, Amazon previously announced. What happens to workers from there depends on whether the former Fresh workers secure another job within Amazon. "All affected employees will have the opportunity to apply for open roles within Amazon where available, and we're providing career transition services to help them explore options," an Amazon spokesperson to"

Amazon will close roughly 60 Amazon Fresh stores across the US, a move that will eliminate thousands of positions. In California, about 20 store closures are expected to affect roughly 3,900 workers. All Fresh employees will receive normal pay and benefits for 90 days after the announcement, through April 28, receiving either minimum pay for their class or the average hours over the previous 60 days, whichever is higher. Most Fresh stores closed to the public on February 1, with California locations remaining open until mid-March due to state law. Affected workers can apply for open Amazon roles and are being offered severance and career transition services.

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