Kroger won’t pay for emergency COVID-19 leave if workers are not vaccinated
December 14, 2021
Kroger is doing away with some COVID-19-related benefits for workers who refuse to be vaccinated against the virus. The grocery giant will no longer provide two weeks of paid emergency leave for the unvaccinated and will add a $50 monthly surcharge to company health insurance plans for those refusing to get their shots. Kroger employs nearly 500,000 workers across the U.S.
Recent News
Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh Offer Unlimited Deliveries for $10 a Month
Amazon has unveiled a new program that allows customers of both Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh to receive unlimited grocery delivery for just $10 per month.
GM Reports Surge in Profit on Gas Car Sales
Although General Motors has had trouble selling its electric cars, a recent report indicates that the increase in sales of gas-powered vehicles helped the company generate a profit.
Bubble Tea Bubble Bursts? Popular Brand’s Shares Plunge in IPO
The bubble tea craze has taken over cities of all sizes in the United States, but things aren’t looking good for a popular chain, whose initial public offering (IPO) tanked on the Asian market.
UPMC Cuts 1,000 Jobs Due to Post-Pandemic Challenges
UPMC, the largest employer in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, is laying off about 1,000 employees. The cuts are a response to challenges in the post-pandemic healthcare market.