Flipkart will cover the vaccination cost for all Flipkart and Myntra employees and three dependents, joining the growing roster of enterprises in the country that are doing so. The company anticipates the next phase of the vaccination drive to cover all citizens. Flipkart said, “While we wait for the Government’s decision on the next phase, I am happy to share that Flipkart Group has decided to cover 100% of the vaccination cost of all Flipkart and Myntra employees and three dependents. You can choose to be reimbursed for the costs of the vaccinations or get them free of charge at a partner hospital.”
Employees can choose to participate in any future vaccination drive organized on campus or facilities at major locations. Employees can also avail of a day’s leave to manage the vaccination process and will be allowed to take the COVID special care leave to manage the symptoms post-vaccination.
Flipkart Chief People Officer Krishna Raghavan said, “However, opting for the vaccine is left completely to your discretion and we urge you to consider the benefits, read up about its effectiveness and make the right decisions for yourself and your family.”
Several companies including Infosys, Accenture, Reliance, TVS Motor Company and ReNew Power have committed to covering vaccine costs for their employees and their family members. A total of 2,30,08,733 vaccine doses have been administered through 4,05,517 sessions as per the provisional report.
