Florida Today reported.[TRENDING: Hundreds line up for free turkeys | COVID-19 vaccine FAQs | 11 things to be thankful for during pandemic]As COVID-19 began to spread throughout Florida, Publix made the decision to prohibit employees from wearing masks because of its belief that the masks would scare off customers, the lawsuit claims. “To find that Publix made this callous decision to say you can’t wear a mask is just shameful,” Levine said.Publix spokespersons did not respond to a request for comment.
Once Publix is officially served, their lawyers will have 20 days to respond to the lawsuit.The lawsuit includes documented complaints from numerous Publix employees across Florida to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),.