AppleAn Apple representative told CNBC that the U.S. Retail Workers are receiving increasing benefits, which includes doubling the number of sick days for both full-time or part-time employees.

Apple has made changes to its hourly workforce in an effort to retain and attract workers. A rise in sick days addresses concerns from workers that they could lose out on their wages due to the policies resulting the the pandemic as well as the CDC-recommended isolation for close contacts and positive tests.

Apple has 270 stores across the United States.

According to Bloomberg NewsThe news was first reported by the Associated Press. Full-time retail workers will be entitled to 12 paid sick days every year. If eligible, retail workers will have more vacation days. Part-time employees can get as many as six vacation days. Additionally, retail employees can now access discounted emergency care and paid parental leave.

The United States is currently an attractive market for job seekers, particularly those looking to work retail or hourly jobs. According to the Labor Department, there are more than 4.6 million more job openingsFor example, December’s unemployed workers were more than December’s.

To get more money or work in better conditions, workers are moving from one job to another. This year, economists predict that workers will keep moving between jobs to get more pay and new opportunities.

Many businesses have this capability. raised wagesRetain or hire new employees. AmazonNew hires are paid an average $18/hour and the company recently increased maximum salaries for corporate employees. Costco’s workers are paid $17 an hour. Bank of America pledged to pay hourly workers 25 cents an hour by 2025.

Apple reported that 154,000 people worked for the company in September. This includes employees from around the globe and employees of the corporate workforce.