Last week, Meijer announced enhancements to its military leave benefits for active-duty team members on military leave to make the transition from employment to deployment as smooth as possible.
The improvements prioritize team members’ financial stability and well-being, reflecting the retailer’s commitment to supporting those who serve.
Effective this month, Meijer is making two impactful changes:
- Increased Differential Pay: Meijer will now offer 100-percent income replacement for up to nine months for deployed military members who have been with the company at least one year. Those with less than one year will receive the same percentage of assistance for up to three months. This benefit can be utilized multiple times throughout a team member’s career with no maximum limit.
- Extended Health Care Coverage: Meijer will extend team members’ health benefits for up to nine months after they leave for active duty to help alleviate the stress of deployment.
“We applaud the honor, courage, and sacrifice put forth by those who serve our country, as well as that of their families,” said Michelle Hall, Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resource Officer. “But we know supporting our military team members goes beyond recognizing their service. It’s about being there for them with resources while they’re on the job and lessening stress and barriers through enhanced benefits when they are called to serve.”
The retailer’s dedication to veterans and active military members extends beyond its benefits. Meijer actively supports veterans’ groups and veteran-affiliated nonprofits across its Midwest footprint. In 2020, Meijer launched mVets, a Team Member Resource Group, to help attract, develop, and retain members of the armed forces and their families as team members and customers.
“We continue to seek meaningful ways to show our deepest gratitude to service members,” said Jim Keuvelaar, a Meijer supply chain project manager and member of the mVets Board. “Meijer recognizes the immense sacrifices made by these individuals and their families and knows improvements to our military leave benefits offer them the peace of mind they deserve.”
For those interested in more information on Meijer benefits, please visit jobs.meijer.com.