Hourly workers to receive time off, pay compensation to get vaccine
Aldi has unveiled a COVID-19 vaccination plan that it said is aimed at “removing obstacles” so employees can get a shot.
Batavia, Ill.-based Aldi Tuesday that it’s working with state, local and health care officials to reduce exposure to coronavirus and explore ways to enhance vaccine accessibility. Plans call for the company to deploy on-site vaccination clinics at its warehouse and office locations to ensure its employees have easy access to the vaccine.
In addition, the deep discount grocer is offering all hourly workers time off and pay compensation to get a shot. The company said it will cover costs for vaccine administration and provide wage-earning associates with two hours of pay for each dose they receive up to four hours in total and salaried employees with scheduling flexibility.
Labor Department names new ERISA Advisory Council members
The Department of Labor on Tuesday appointed five members to its ERISA Advisory Council.
It also announced that Glenn Butash will remain chairman of the 15-member council in 2021, a position he s held since July, and James Haubrock will serve as vice chairman.
Mr. Butash is managing counsel for U.S. compensation and benefits at Nokia Corp., where he provides legal advice in connection with the design and operation of large, complex defined benefit, defined contribution and welfare benefit plans. Mr. Haubrock is a shareholder with the accounting firm Clark Schaefer Hackett and is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in employee benefit plan audit services, according to a Labor Department news release.
Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale will use mobile health clinics and support staff to provide its employees information about and access to the COVID-19 vaccines.
Home delivery fleet to be discontinued next month, resulting in driver layoffs
Albertsons Cos. is ceasing its own online grocery delivery operation in a portion of its market areas and shifting exclusively to third-party delivery service providers.
Confirming news reports this week, Albertsons said it plans to discontinue use of its own home delivery truck fleet in 10 states starting on Feb. 27, which will result in the layoff of delivery workers. The company didn’t specify the number of workers affected but said it “made the strategic decision” in early December to end its own online grocery delivery in those areas.
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