GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga — At their Tuesday meeting, Gwinnett County commissioners approved a cost of living payment for government employees that is intended to support retention and to help offset the effects of inflation on the county workforce.
The county says on Dec. 16, eligible full-time employees will receive a $1,500 payment, while regular part-time employees will get a $750 payment.
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Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Hendrickson said the payments are needed as the county faces challenges with retaining first responders, utility workers and hard-to-fill positions across the organization.
“Gwinnett residents deserve sustainable, high-quality county government services and those are made possible by a strong, reliable workforce,” Hendrickson said. “We intend to keep Gwinnett a preferred community where everyone can thrive by being the public sector employer of choice.”
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Funding for the one-time payment is possible due to budget savings from the 2022 fiscal year.
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