8 Companies Paying Workers To Get The COVID Vaccine A representational image of a vaccine is pictured. Photo: AFP / Damien MEYER As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out to eligible recipients, many companies are offering their workers pay in exchange for vaccinations. From paid time off to cash incentives, grocers and retailers are making it as easy as possible for their frontline workers to get the vaccine without missing work or having to take unpaid time off for a shot appointment. Frontline workers are part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Phase 1b group of individuals to receive the COVID shot, which also includes firefighters, police officers, corrections officers, food and agricultural workers, post office employees, manufacturing workers, public transit workers, and educational employees.