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Hazard Pay and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Issues and …

(4 days ago) WEBThis premium could apply to all hours worked by essential workers. Recent federal proposals for hazard pay (i.e., supplemental pay in addition to regular hourly pay rates) have recommended a flat rate of $13 per hour, a flat rate of $18.50 per hour, and a …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IN/IN11386

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Why Are Federal Courts Denying Hazardous Duty Pay For …

(1 days ago) WEB“The Claims Court determined that Appellants failed to state a claim for hazardous duty pay because neither 5 U.S.C. § 5545(d) nor OPM’s implementing regulations provide hazardous duty pay

https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2023/02/why-are-federal-courts-denying-hazardous-duty-pay-feds-forced-take-risks-covid/383181/

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Hazardous Duty Pay Related to Exposure to COVID-19

(4 days ago) WEBEvacuation Payments During a Pandemic Health Crisis; Employee Relations; Hazardous Duty Pay Related to Exposure to COVID-19; Workplace Precautions to Prevent …

https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/coronavirus-faq/hazardous-duty-pay-related-to-exposure-to-covid-19/

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Federal workers not entitled to COVID hazard pay -U.S. appeals …

(7 days ago) WEBFeb 14 (Reuters) - A divided U.S. appeals court on Tuesday said federal workers are generally not entitled to extra pay for being exposed to COVID-19 through their jobs. In …

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/federal-workers-not-entitled-covid-hazard-pay-us-appeals-court-2023-02-14/

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The COVID-19 hazard continues, but the hazard pay does …

(7 days ago) WEBEarly ambitions and stalled progress for federal hazard pay. After Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced on October 15 a one-time $1,500 hazard pay for …

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-covid-19-hazard-continues-but-the-hazard-pay-does-not-why-americas-frontline-workers-need-a-raise/

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COVID-19’s essential workers deserve hazard pay. Here’s …

(5 days ago) WEBBut, double-time pay is costly for workers making above the median wage. Extra $13 per hour, or $25,000. “Heroes Fund” proposal. In their proposal for a COVID …

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/covid-19s-essential-workers-deserve-hazard-pay-heres-why-and-how-it-should-work/

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H.R. 3020 (117 th ): Coronavirus Frontline Workers Fair …

(4 days ago) WEBText of H.R. 3020 (117th): Coronavirus Frontline Workers Fair Pay … as of May 7, 2021 (Introduced version). H.R. 3020 (117th): Coronavirus Frontline Workers …

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/hr3020/text

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H.R.3020 - Coronavirus Frontline Workers Fair Pay Act

(5 days ago) WEB(a) General rule.—The Secretary shall make hazard payments in accordance with this section for high-risk health care workers and essential workers. (b) Fund.— …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3020/text

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Essential but undervalued: Millions of health care workers …

(4 days ago) WEBFor workers in health jobs, federal funding for hazard pay is especially important. a major systemic impediment to improving job quality for millions of care …

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/essential-but-undervalued-millions-of-health-care-workers-arent-getting-the-pay-or-respect-they-deserve-in-the-covid-19-pandemic/

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COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act Questions …

(6 days ago) WEBNo, the FLSA does not require hazard pay; FLSA generally requires only payment of at least the federal minimum wage (currently $7.25 per hour) for each hour worked and …

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa/pandemic

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Bonus pay for essential workers varied widely across states

(Just Now) WEBVermont’s hazard pay program also swelled in cost. Last August, the state allotted $28 million of federal funds to pay up to $2,000 to health care employees who …

https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-business-health-government-and-politics-coronavirus-pandemic-8cbdd37a71cf34c812150b93f0e3da17

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Sen. Markey, House Leaders Announce Legislation to Raise Hazard …

(2 days ago) WEBBill Text (PDF) One-Pager (PDF) Washington (May 25, 2023) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Representatives Summer Lee (PA-12), Barbara Lee …

https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-markey-house-leaders-announce-legislation-to-raise-hazard-pay-strengthen-protections-for-health-care-workers

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Hazard Pay U.S. Department of Labor

(9 days ago) WEBHazard pay means additional pay for performing hazardous duty or work involving physical hardship. Work duty that causes extreme physical discomfort and distress which is not …

https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/wages/hazardpay

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H.R.6709 - Coronavirus Frontline Workers Fair Pay Act

(Just Now) WEBHealth care workers, which include physicians and support staff, among others, are eligible for a maximum of $35,000 in aggregate hazard pay. Essential …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6709

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Lawmakers Agree To Pay $450 Million In Pandemic Hazard Pay To …

(8 days ago) WEBThe appropriation in House Bill 2374 also includes money to pay for a January hazard pay arbitration decision that covers an estimated 7,800 employees in the …

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/lawmakers-agree-to-pay-450-million-in-pandemic-hazard-pay-to-hgea-members/

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7 Facts On Essential Workers Hazard Pay That You Need To Know …

(8 days ago) WEBWell, yes—that is the proposal the House just passed. The $25,000 hazard pay proposal calls for essential workers to be paid a $13 an hour hazard pay bonus …

https://www.forbes.com/sites/terinaallen/2020/05/20/7-facts-on-essential-workers-hazard-pay-that-you-need-to-know-now/

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Senate Democrats’ Proposal for Pandemic Premium Pay to …

(1 days ago) WEB2 Certain federal workers are entitled under current law to a maximum 25 percent hazard premium pay for exposure to hazardous substances, including virulent biologicals. …

https://www.democrats.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Heroes%20Fund%20FINAL%204.7.20.pdf

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State and Local Hazard Pay - AAF

(1 days ago) WEBPrevious Federal Hazard Pay Proposals. In April 2020, State health care workers represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal …

https://www.americanactionforum.org/insight/state-and-local-hazard-pay/

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Hazard Pay Differential U.S. Department of Commerce

(6 days ago) WEBHazard differential pay is computed on the basis of hours in a pay status. Any amount of actual exposure during a calendar day entitles the employee to hazard pay for all …

https://www.commerce.gov/hr/practitioners/compensation-policies/premium-pay/hazard-pay

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State to pay $449M for government worker pandemic hazard pay

(5 days ago) WEBThe state will have to pay $449 million to compensate government employees for coming to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hawaiʻi Government …

https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/local-news/2024-04-26/state-to-pay-449m-for-government-worker-pandemic-hazard-pay

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(5 days ago) WEBOSHA’s coronavirus response webpage offers extensive resources for addressing safety and health hazards during the evolving coronavirus pandemic. Under …

https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/region2/09112020

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Feds establish new rules for health care staffing and pay

(8 days ago) WEBMedicaid will now direct more health care spending into their pockets. “80% of the rates that are paid by the state to providers have to go directly to the workers, as …

https://www.marketplace.org/2024/04/24/nursing-homes-staffing-health-care-pay/

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U.S. Department of Labor Cites Hackensack Meridian Health in …

(7 days ago) WEBNORTH BERGEN, NJ – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Hackensack Meridian Health …

https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osha/osha20200911-0

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Fact Sheet on FTC’s Proposed Final Noncompete Rule

(6 days ago) WEBSpecifically, the final rule defines the term “senior executive” to refer to workers earning more than $151,164 annually who are in a “policy-making position.” …

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/04/fact-sheet-ftcs-proposed-final-noncompete-rule

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What the New Overtime Rule Means for Workers

(6 days ago) WEBThe rule will also increase the total annual compensation requirement for highly compensated employees (who are not entitled to overtime pay under the FLSA if …

https://blog.dol.gov/2024/04/23/what-the-new-overtime-rule-means-for-workers

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Fact Sheet: Vice President Harris Announces Historic …

(3 days ago) WEBIncreased pay for care workers, including by proposing a rule to gradually increase pay for Head Start teachers by about $10,000, to reach parity with the salaries …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/04/22/fact-sheet-vice-president-harris-announces-historic-advancements-in-long-term-care-to-support-the-care-economy/

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A Proclamation on Workers Memorial Day, 2024 The White House

(7 days ago) WEBI was also proud to sign the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act, which boosted pay for over 10,000 Federal firefighters to help recruit more to the job, because I know …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/04/26/a-proclamation-on-workers-memorial-day-2024/

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FTC Announces Rule Banning Noncompetes Federal Trade …

(8 days ago) WEBToday, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule to promote competition by banning noncompetes nationwide, protecting the fundamental freedom of …

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/04/ftc-announces-rule-banning-noncompetes

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Comparing the Compensation of Federal and Private-Sector …

(3 days ago) WEBemployees is based on various other pay systems. Some of 1. Federal Employees Pay Comparability Act of 1990, 5 U.S.C. §5301 (2012). 2. Federal workers are also eligible …

https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/2024-04/59970-Compensation.pdf

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Proclamation—Workers Memorial Day, 2024 - The American …

(Just Now) WEBOn Workers Memorial Day, we recommit to making sure that every worker in this country is safe on the job. We honor those who lost their lives or have been injured …

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/proclamation-workers-memorial-day-2024

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Millions more salaried workers will be eligible for overtime pay …

(9 days ago) WEBIn 2016, then-President Barack Obama asked the Labor Department to overhaul federal overtime rules and raise the salary threshold to $47,476 a year, or …

https://wtop.com/government/2024/04/millions-more-salaried-workers-will-be-eligible-for-overtime-pay-under-final-biden-administration-rule/

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Are High Deductible Health Plans the right FEHB plan for you?

(5 days ago) WEBHigh Deductible Health Plans have much higher deductibles than traditional HMO and PPO plans in the FEHB program. Depending on the HDHP, the deductible …

https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2024/04/are-high-deductible-health-plans-right-fehb-plan-you/395795/

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Biden Rule Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers

(1 days ago) WEBThe U.S. Department of Labor rule will require employers to pay overtime premiums to workers who earn a salary of less than $1,128 per week, or about $58,600 …

https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2024-04-23/biden-rule-grants-overtime-pay-to-4-million-us-workers

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FTC bans noncompete agreements, making it easier for workers to …

(8 days ago) WEBThe Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday afternoon voted 3-to-2 to approve the new rule, which will ban noncompetes for all workers when the regulations take …

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ftc-noncompete-agreement-ban/

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'We are the heart of Sacred Heart': Providence technical workers …

(7 days ago) WEBNews; Health ‘We are the heart of Sacred Heart’: Providence technical workers are now on strike April 18, 2024 Updated Mon., April 22, 2024 at 10:02 p.m.

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/apr/18/we-are-the-heart-of-sacred-heart-providence-techni/

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Biden-Harris administration finalizes rule to increase compensation

(5 days ago) WEBWASHINGTON – The Biden-Harris administration today announced a final rule that expands overtime protections for millions of the nation’s lower-paid salaried …

https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20240423-0

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Explaining the Department of Labor’s new overtime rule that will

(7 days ago) WEBThe final rule will benefit 4.3 million workers. 2.4 million of these workers (56%) are women; 1.0 million of these workers (24%) are workers of color; The largest …

https://www.epi.org/blog/explaining-the-department-of-labors-new-overtime-rule-that-will-benefit-4-3-million-workers/

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