Aldi becomes latest company to pay employees to take Covid-19 vaccine

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Aldi becomes latest company to pay employees to take Covid-19 vaccine.

Tuesday, the grocery chain said it would provide hourly workers with two hours of pay for each dose they receive, totaling up to four hours. They will also work with salaried employees who want to receive the vaccine.

"Aldi is ensuring that all hourly workers who wish to receive the vaccine are able to do so without concern about losing pay or taking time away from work."The chain has more than 2,000 stores across 36 states and employs over 25,000 people. “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," Aldi U.S. CEO Jason Hart said in a statement.

 

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