Kroger to give $100 bonuses to employees who get COVID-19 vaccinations

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Grocery chain Kroger is offering $100 bonuses to employees who get COVID-19 vaccinations.

It’s stopping short of requiring the vaccine for all employees. You must get both doses to get the payment.

If employees won’t get the vaccine for religious or medical reasons, Kroger says employees can take an educational health-and-safety course to get the bonus.

Kroger is following state guidelines for the distribution of vaccines to its employees. A spokesman said employees can get their shots when they are eligible; Kroger status does not give them an advantage.

Grocery chain Aldi and retailer Dollar General are among other businesses offering similar incentives to get vaccinated.