Hazard pay ordinance for social workers in Tabuk approved on final reading

Tabuk City, Kalinga―Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod approved the ordinance on 3rd reading the granting of hazard pay to public social workers (PSWs) and public social welfare and development (PSWDs) in Tabuk City.

The ordinance is entitled Ordinance setting guidelines and procedures for the grant of hazard pay to the public social workers (PSWs) and public social welfare and development (PSWDs) in the city.

Councilor Zorayda Mia Wacnang, author of the proposed ordinance, recalled the re-filing of the ordinance since it was vetoed by the local chief executive for the reason that it did not contain a provision as to the of source of fund.

Hence, Wacnang in her presentation noted the inclusion of public social workers (PSWs) and public social welfare and development (PSWDs) hazard pay in the City Government 2022 budget.

The ordinance covers the establishment of procedures in claiming hazard pay which include identifying the personnel assigned to hazardous areas and exposed to occupational risks, duration of exposure and documentary requirements.

The hazard pay intends to provide an additional compensation for those performing hazardous duties and for enduring physical hardships in the course of the performance of duties.

All registered social workers and public social welfare and development workers, rendering services on full-time or part-time basis whether permanent, casual or contractual positions shall be granted a hazard pay.

Meanwhile, The City Social Welfare Development Office in coordination with the City Human Resources Office will be in-charge for the identification of beneficiaries or the personnel exposed to hazards.

PSWs and PSWDs who have rendered actual work in hazardous areas will be compensated with hazard pay equivalent to 20% of their basic salary.

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