A new way of store keeper has entered the conversation in B.C. — virtual cashiers are popping up at Store. Rather than having a person standing there in real life taking your order, they’re live on a screen taking orders from somewhere else.

The idea is getting some backlash, with many raising concerns about wages and working conditions. According to a report from the Toronto Star, these individuals are making about $3.75 US (about $4.78 Cdn) per hour — a stark contrast to the $15.65 Cdn minimum wage in B.C. business might do this because of the difficulty finding domestic labour, and virtual cashiers are an alternative to self-checkouts. Other restaurants like McDonald’s and IKEA bistros have screens for ordering food, cutting out the cashier altogether

Humanoid Store Keeper

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Source: Courtney Dickson · CBC News