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In-N-Out to ban employees in 5 states from wearing masks

BY FARIS TANYOS

JULY 19, 2023 / 12:09 AM / CBS NEWS

Beginning next month, employees for the popular chain In-N-Out Burger will be banned from wearing masks in five of the seven states where it operates.

According to internal company memos leaked online, In-N-Out employees in Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada and Texas will be barred from wearing masks beginning Aug. 14. Those who wish to wear a mask after that date will need to obtain a medical note, the company said.

However, employees in California — where In-N-Out is headquartered — and Oregon will be exempted from the requirements due to state laws there.

The company wrote in its memos that its new policy will "help to promote clear and effective communication both with our customers and among our associates." ... Employees who receive permission to wear a mask "for medical reasons must wear a company provided N-95 mask," the memos read.

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