Bardin said that he hesitated to call the funds “hazard pay,” and instead referred to the bonuses as “appreciation pay.” When COVID-19 gripped the U.S. last year, construction workers at firms across the country became role models in how to mitigate the effects of the global pandemic. Despite the risks to themselves and their families, contractors found ways to keep working even as other businesses shut down.
Even in hard-hit areas, most construction work was deemed “essential,” necessary to the function of society. Bardin said the company’s bonus program seeks to thank workers for their bravery and dedication.
