Posted on Jan 21, 2021
Trader Joe's, Dollar General And Others Are Paying Workers To Get Vaccines
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A growing number of grocers are adopting a novel approach in the race to get their workers vaccinated against COVID-19: providing pay incentives.
Aldi this week became the latest grocery chain to offer employees compensation for getting vaccinated, saying it would provide workers with two hours of pay for each of the two vaccine doses.
The grocer also promised workers receiving vaccines that they would not lose pay for missed hours from work and that it would help pay for the shots.
"Providing accommodations so employees can receive this critical vaccine is one more way we can support them and eliminate the need to choose between earning their wages and protecting their well-being," said Jason Hart, CEO of Aldi U.S., in a statement.
With its announcement, the U.S. unit of the German grocer joined Trader Joe's and Dollar General in offering to pay employees extra hourly wages to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Online grocery-delivery firm Instacart, meanwhile, is offering a $25 stipend for eligible workers and contractors.
Aldi this week became the latest grocery chain to offer employees compensation for getting vaccinated, saying it would provide workers with two hours of pay for each of the two vaccine doses.
The grocer also promised workers receiving vaccines that they would not lose pay for missed hours from work and that it would help pay for the shots.
"Providing accommodations so employees can receive this critical vaccine is one more way we can support them and eliminate the need to choose between earning their wages and protecting their well-being," said Jason Hart, CEO of Aldi U.S., in a statement.
With its announcement, the U.S. unit of the German grocer joined Trader Joe's and Dollar General in offering to pay employees extra hourly wages to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Online grocery-delivery firm Instacart, meanwhile, is offering a $25 stipend for eligible workers and contractors.
Trader Joe's, Dollar General And Others Are Paying Workers To Get Vaccines
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They’re paying for it right? If an employer is making an employee get vaccination it’s the least they can do.
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Responsible business owners and employers. Sure to piss off the Trump crowd.
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