Wilko has enforced new rules for more than 20,000 of its employees that states they should come into work even if they test positive for coronavirus.
A memo has been issued to shop and warehouse employees at the home retailer informing them that they should be present in stores if they contract the virus but present no symptoms.
The new policy means employees will miss out on pay if they don't come into work for fear of spreading the virus to other staff and customers.
