CINCINNATI, Ohio (ADAMS) – Kroger is taking away paid coronavirus sick time and adding a surcharge for unvaccinated employees.
The grocery store yesterday said the moves are designed to encourage its workers to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Nearly 465,000 people work for Kroger and its various grocery store chains.
Starting January 1st, all non-union, salaried employees who enroll in the company’s health insurance program that are unvaccinated will pay an extra $50 a month for insurance.
Kroger says it will continue to offer other incentives for workers to get their shots, including a $100 payout to anyone who becomes fully vaccinated.
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