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Gloucester County approves one‑time 1.5% bonus for employees; county to cover net local cost
Summary
The board approved a one‑time 1.5% bonus for eligible full‑ and part‑time regular employees; the county estimated a net local cost of about $270,534 after the state portion.
Gloucester County supervisors approved a one‑time 1.5% bonus for eligible full‑time and part‑time regular county employees, to be paid on the June payroll cycle.
The payout follows state authorization of a one‑time 1.5% bonus for eligible public employees. County staff told the board that the state will provide part of the funding for eligible positions; the county will use existing vacancy savings to cover the local net cost. County staff presented an estimated net local cost of $270,534 for the June payout after accounting for the state portion.
The supervisors voted on the motion during the meeting; a roll call recorded affirmative votes and the motion carried. Administrators noted the payment is a one‑time bonus and not a permanent salary increase. County staff also clarified the payment will apply to regular part‑time employees (those on regular, ongoing schedules) but not to intermittent or as‑needed workers.
Supervisor comments included recognition that the payment was intended as a retention and recognition measure and that the vacancy savings in the current fiscal year could fund the local share without cutting current services. The board directed staff to implement the payment in the June payroll and to follow any state guidance necessary to secure the eligible state portion.
