SB 542
Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 14, 2025
Hazard Pay for Workers in Critical Industries Act
An Act Granting Hazard Pay to Workers in Critical Industries During a State of Calamity or Emergency or Public Health Emergency
In plain language
If the government declares a calamity, emergency, or public‑health crisis, private‑sector workers in listed essential businesses (e.g., hospitals, supermarkets, utilities, transport) must receive extra pay equal to at least 25 % of their daily basic salary for the time they work during the crisis.
Labor and EmploymentPublic Works and InfrastructureHealth
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Hazard PayWorkers in Critical Industries
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SBN-542 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch