This bill approves a $10 an hour pay increase for employees holding a license related to their occupation, such as a licensed practical nurse. All other workers will receive a $5 an hour pay bump. Massachusetts also agreed to pay a one-time $500 bonus to eligible workers who have not missed a shift or a regular work day since Governor Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency related to COVID-19 on March 10.
STATUS: Pending
This bill authorizes a hazard pay increase for healthcare workers ranging from $5 an hour to $10 an hour.