Local NewsCoronavirus

Actions

Some grocery companies promising extra cash to workers who get vaccinated

Posted at 7:08 AM, Jan 15, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-15 10:54:30-05

Some grocery companies are promising their workers extra cash if they get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Instacart says it will give a $25 stipend to any worker who gets the COVID shot.

RELATED: Here's how the vaccination lanes will work in Nevada

Trader Joe's plans to pay employees for two hours of work for each dose of the vaccine they get.

Dollar General will give four hours of pay up front.

The CDC recommends grocery workers are included in phase two of the vaccine rollout.