Kroger will provide a one-time payment to employees who get a Covid-19 vaccine
From CNN’s Jamiel Lynch and Jessica Jordan
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The Kroger company announced it will provide a one-time payment of $100 to all employees who receive the full manufacturer-recommended doses of the Covid-19 vaccine.
In addition to the vaccine payment, the company is also giving a "Thank You" reward to associates, including a $100 store credit and 1,000 fuel points for hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing, pharmacy, and call center associates.
Associates who are not able to take the vaccine due to medical or religious reasons will have the option of completing an education health and safety course to receive payment, a company news release said.