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Trenton Doles Out COVID Pandemic 'Hazard Pay' For 1,000+ Public Workers Trenton Doles Out COVID Pandemic 'Hazard Pay' For 1,000+ Public Workers
Trenton Doles Out COVID Pandemic 'Hazard Pay' For 1,000+ Public Workers The City of Trenton issued a second paycheck this week for more than 1,000 municipal employees who worked during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials said. "Hazard pay" of up to $7,000 for any qualified public employee was distributed with regular paychecks on Thursday and Friday, a city spokesman said. The extra pay, including money given to part-time city workers and library employees, totaled more than $8 million.  Trenton Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced a first round of Trenton American Rescue Plan spending last month.  Trenton Mayor W. Reed GuscioraWikipedia In addition to city worke…

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Cashier: NJ's Most Vulnerable 'Playing Russian Roulette' At Work Need Hazard Pay Cashier: NJ's Most Vulnerable 'Playing Russian Roulette' At Work Need Hazard Pay
Cashier: NJ's Most Vulnerable 'Playing Russian Roulette' At Work Need Hazard Pay Editor's note: The subject of this story has requested anonymity over privacy concerns. A North Jersey cashier at a major pharmaceutical chain has enjoyed her part-time job for the last five years. Like so many other essential workers, however, she fears for her life.  The mom of two explained she's particularly at risk because the medication she takes for an autoimmune disorder suppresses her immune system. Thousands of the 718,000 New Jersey residents who filed for unemployment in the last month are still waiting for their claims to be processed.  “I cannot wait mon…

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