The city council of Denver, Colorado, approved a $600 incentive for thousands of city employees on Monday in the middle of a staffing deficit.

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Of the approximately 11,000 city employees, the new incentive is anticipated to cover 8,300 of them, costing $6 million.

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With money from city savings that were accumulated after the city was unable to replace specific positions, the council move is anticipated to cover 5,700 of the employees.

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​​Additional compensation for the staffing shortages included double overtime pay, hiring bonuses, temporary retention bonuses, and pay changes.

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Employees who were on call or worked fewer than 30 hours per week are not eligible for the incentive. Full-time and part-time workers are both eligible.

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As a result of their own contracts that specify compensation and bonuses, law enforcement officers and firefighters are also ineligible.

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Following Denver's approval of a $400 bonus for city employees who received the COVID-19 vaccine last year, Monday's award is the second one that has recently been approved by city lawmakers.

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A Friday distribution of the new bonuses is anticipated, with a deadline of December 30. Residents across the state will receive additional funds on January 31. Individuals will receive $750, while joint filers will receive $1,500.

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