The positions will include cashiers, pharmacy technicians and distribution center associates.
Rite Aid said it has created a “pandemic pay” policy so that if any employees contract COVID-19, they are guaranteed pay. All hourly and salaried employees have also received raises, Rite Aid said.
Read the full news release here.
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