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PTO for vaccinations: Are employers on board?

For many hourly employees, taking time off of work is the biggest barrier to getting vaccinated.

Punch clock 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

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.

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