Many national employers are offering anywhere from two to four hours of paid time off for employees to get a COVID vaccination. (Photo: Shutterstock)
America is inching closer to the milestone of having 100 million people fully vaccinated against COVID, but we still have a long way to go. According to the latest data, 41% of the population has received at least one vaccine dose, and just 29% are fully vaccinated.
The Biden administration last week embarked on a PR blitz to urge more Americans to get vaccinated, including urging employers to do whatever they can to make it easier for employees to get vaccinated. President Biden also emphasized a tax credit available to small businesses that would provide up to $511 per vaccinated employee.
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Emily Payne
Emily Payne is director, content analytics for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.
