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Meijer to Offer Enhanced Benefits for Military Leave

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Meijer has 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, according to the retailer.

Effective this month, Meijer is making the following changes:

  • Increased Differential Pay: Meijer will 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 a 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, in a statement. "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."

Jeremiah Hernandez served in the U.S. Army from 2001-2011, and was stationed in Texas, South Carolina, Missouri, and Iraq. There he learned how to lead, adapt, and overcome difficult situations, which has served him well as a Store Director for the Knapp's Corner Meijer store in Grand Rapids. He's proud to work for a company committed to bettering the lives of its team members, including those who have and continue to serve.

"I knew it was the right decision to come to Meijer," said Jeremiah Hernandez, who served in the U.S. Army from 2001-2011. "Meijer has a long history of showing appreciation and gratitude, and these enhanced benefits improve on an already great track record that makes Meijer a great place for veterans to work. These benefits will help alleviate the financial and emotional strain deployment can cause. This commitment ensures our team members can focus on serving their country without added concern about their loved ones' basic well-being at home."