Oakland's largest employer has reportedly told workers that due to safety concerns in the city, taking breaks indoors is recommended.

KTVU first reported that Kaiser Permanente, which was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Oakland, has recommended employees "stay in their buildings for lunch and work, in response to street robberies of workers who went out to grab something to eat." Kaiser's main corporate office is located in the Ordway building at 1 Kaiser Plaza by Lake Merritt. The memo, which was issued last month, also reportedly advised employees to avoid in-person meetings, if possible, and only recommended the Claremont Hotel in the Berkeley Hills for out-of-town guests. READ MORE