Hazard pay for public employees exposed to hazardous conditions, regardless of collective bargaining agreements.

The bill amends Chapter 78 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to authorize pay differentials for public employees exposed to unusually hazardous working conditions. This applies to all public employees, regardless of whether their collective bargaining agreements include provisions for temporary hazard pay. The pay differentials can be granted for periods up to six months and are subject to fiscal certification. The intent is to ensure equitable treatment for all public employees during hazardous conditions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hazard pay for public employees exposed to hazardous conditions, regardless of collective bargaining agreements.

The bill amends Chapter 78 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to authorize pay differentials for public employees exposed to unusually hazardous working conditions. This applies to all public employees, regardless of whether their collective bargaining agreements include provisions for temporary hazard pay. The pay differentials can be granted for periods up to six months and are subject to fiscal certification. The intent is to ensure equitable treatment for all public employees during hazardous conditions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.