Starting today, Walmart employees across the country, including Kern County, will receive bonuses up to $1,000. 

A press release states that employees could get a one-time bonus of up to $1,000 and a fourth-quarter bonus based on their store's sales performance. 

Walmart has also expanded its paid leave policy, offering full-time hourly employees 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and six weeks of paid parental leave.