Fourteen Pittsburgh-Area Facilities Get PA Worker Hazard Grants

PITTSBURGH, PA — Fourteen Pittsburgh-area facilities were among those receiving $50 million in state grants to help employers provide hazard pay to employees in life-sustaining industries during the coronavirus outbreak.

“Pennsylvania’s front-line workers put themselves and their loved ones at risk each day they report to work to ensure the continuation of critical goods and services for their communities, and hazard pay is an important opportunity to compensate these vital workers,” Gov. Tom Wolf said.

“It is undeniable that COVID-19 has put incredible stress on Pennsylvania’s economy, health care system and workforce, and my administration is committed to supporting our businesses and communities as we continue to navigate this global pandemic.”

Grant funds can be used for hazard pay for direct, full-time and part-time employees earning less than $20 per hour, excluding fringe benefits and overtime for the 10-week period from Aug. 16 to Oct. 24.

The program was developed in consultation with the General Assembly, Department of Health and the Department of Labor & Industry and in accordance with the Worker Exposure Risk to COVID released by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Hare are the Pittsburgh-area facilities that received grants:

• Applewood Personal Care Home: $16,200

• Concordia at Ridgewood: $34,320

• Cornerview Nursing and Rehabilitation: $146,400

• Harbour Senior Living of South Hills: $37,200

• Harmar Village Care Center: $129,600

• Highland Park Care: $70,800

• Jefferson Hills Rehab and Wellness Center: $34,324

• Orion Personal Care: $16,800

• Presbyterian Medical Center of Oakmont: $169,560

• Presbyterian Senior Care: $114,000

• Rebecca Residence: $91,080

• Reformed Presbyterian Women's Association: $74,040

• Riverside Nursing Center: $74,400

• Woodhaven Care: $62,400