Hawaii HB2024 establishes a COVID-19 hazard pay program for construction workers who performed essential work during the pandemic.

Hawaii HB2024 creates a COVID-19 hazard pay program for construction workers who performed essential duties during the pandemic. Eligible workers can receive a one-time bonus of $20,000, less applicable taxes. To qualify, workers must have performed at least 500 hours of essential construction work in Hawaii between May 5, 2020, and May 25, 2023. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations will oversee the program, including application development, outreach, and payment processing. The program will run from July 1, 2026, until June 30, 2031, with funding for fiscal year 2026-2027.

Hawaii HB2024 establishes a COVID-19 hazard pay program for construction workers who performed essential work during the pandemic.

Hawaii HB2024 creates a COVID-19 hazard pay program for construction workers who performed essential duties during the pandemic. Eligible workers can receive a one-time bonus of $20,000, less applicable taxes. To qualify, workers must have performed at least 500 hours of essential construction work in Hawaii between May 5, 2020, and May 25, 2023. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations will oversee the program, including application development, outreach, and payment processing. The program will run from July 1, 2026, until June 30, 2031, with funding for fiscal year 2026-2027.