Amazon Reinstates Warehouse Theft Screenings, Requires Employee Phone Registration

Amazon is reintroducing metal detector screenings and phone registration for its U.S.-based warehouse employees as part of its anti-theft measures. The initiative, which had been suspended during the pandemic, will gradually roll out across all facilities, starting with test locations. Employees will be required to walk through metal detectors upon exiting and register their personal phones by providing part of their serial number for security checks. Amazon asserts that these measures are aimed at enhancing safety and security within its warehouses. The decision follows previous controversies and lawsuits filed by workers regarding the time spent waiting in security lines, which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled did not entitle them to back pay. While the company previously banned phone access for workers, this policy was relaxed during the pandemic, allowing personal devices back into the workplace.