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Gwinnett County to give employees a one time bonus to help with living costs

By Lawson Smith Anchor/Reporter

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved on Tuesday a one-time cost of living payment for County government employees. 

This approval means that on December 16, eligible full-time employees will receive a $1,500 payment and regular part-time employees will receive a $750 payment

The county said in a press release that this payment will be used to help support the retention of employees within the county and mitigate the effects of inflation on the county workforce.

Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Hendrickson said the payments are necessary as the county struggles 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.

Funding for the one-time payment is possible due to budget savings realized during the 2022 fiscal year.

 
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