Rite Aid Announces New Election Day Work Policy to Encourage Voter Participation
October 13 2020 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) today announced a new paid time off and
flexible hour policy for associates on Election Day, Tuesday,
November 3, to ensure that all Rite Aid associates have time to
vote and make their voices heard.
For hourly associates scheduled to work on Election Day, Rite
Aid is providing up to two hours of paid time off to guarantee that
every associate has time to cast a ballot, without the worry of
missing work obligations. Rite Aid is the first drugstore chain to
announce a paid time off program for hourly associates.
Additionally, the company is minimizing barriers to voting for
corporate employees by instituting a policy to limit the hours for
meetings scheduled and provide flexible hours on Election Day.
As an essential healthcare business that is committed to serving
the community, Rite Aid will remain open during Election Day to
provide customers with the healthcare essentials and prescription
medications they need. Providing paid time off for hourly
associates enables stores to remain open and serve the community,
while providing the flexibility needed to vote in the upcoming
election.
“At Rite Aid, we believe we have a responsibility to support the
wellbeing of our communities and to encourage our associates to
uphold their civic duties,” said Heyward Donigan, president and
chief executive officer, Rite Aid. “This Election Day, we are
taking steps to ensure that all of our associates can play their
part in our democracy and exercise their right to vote.”
About Rite Aid Corporation
Rite Aid Corporation is on the front lines of delivering
healthcare services and retail products to more than 1.6 million
Americans daily. Our pharmacists are uniquely positioned to engage
with customers and improve their health outcomes. We provide an
array of whole being health products and services for the entire
family through over 2,400 retail pharmacy locations across 18
states. Through Elixir, we provide pharmacy benefits and services
to approximately 4 million members nationwide. For more
information, www.riteaid.com.
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