Longo's Is Giving Employees In Ontario A Raise During The Stay-At-Home Order

The company will also be offering additional benefits.
Contributing Writer

Ontario Longo's stores are now offering their employees a temporary pay raise during the stay-at-home order.

The grocery chain announced on Thursday that its frontline workers would earn an additional $2 per hour alongside other benefits, starting April 8.

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Longo's team members will also receive paid days off for self-isolation and be granted more flexible scheduling.

"This latest stay-at-home order will hit everyone a little harder, but we know our Team Members will continue to rise to the challenge as essential workers during this pandemic," Anthony Longo, CEO and president, said.

The benefits are set to stay in place for 28 days to coincide with the province's stay-at-home order.

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