Walmart said in a Jan. 4 corporate memo to its workers that is is cutting paid leave in half for those who test positive for the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus or who have quarantined themselves at home after exposure. Previously, Walmart employees were given two weeks of paid leave, but the retailer will now offer only one week of paid leave instead of two as of March 31. Walmart also reiterated that workers who become fully vaccinated can receive a $150 payment for doing so if they take the shots before Jan. 31. Walmart has developed policies during the pandemic for customers and employees in coordination with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which had announced on Dec. 27 changes to its recommended isolation and quarantine period. There are exceptions to the company’s updated policy regarding paid leave, according to the memo. Walmart employees who catch the …