Tesco Ireland to give workers 10% bonus for work during Covid-19 outbreak

In recognition of "their incredible effort."

Tesco Ireland has announced it will give all of its staff a 10% bonus on their hourly rate of pay during the Covid-19 outbreak. The company said the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented increase in the demand for food and and household products in its stores and online across Ireland. It said the bonus was "in recognition of their incredible effort" and "recognising the challenges that lie ahead" for their workers. The increase will be backdated to 9 March and will remain in effect until the 1 May, at which point the situation will be reviewed. “It’s been an unprecedented couple of weeks and despite the enormous challenges, it’s been incredible to see how colleagues have stepped up and responded, doing an outstanding job," Kari Daniels, CEO, Tesco Ireland. "This pay bonus is just one way we are saying thank you to our colleagues and recognising that they are on the front-line, helping to serve Ireland’s shoppers during these uncertain and difficult times.”