The parent company of Fred Meyer and QFC stores in Washington is pulling back some benefits for employees who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19.
FOX13 reports Kroger, the largest grocery chain in the U.S., is ending two weeks paid emergency leave for unvaccinated workers who become infected.
It’s also charging a $50 per month fee for managers and salaried workers who are on a company health plan.
Unionized and hourly workers aren’t being charged the fee.
Kroger says it’s encouraging all of its workers to get vaccinated and it’s still giving $100 payments to those who get the shots.