COLA
Hallock Council sets COLA increase at 6.5%
By Anna Jauhola The Hallock City Council approved a 6.5 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase for its hourly employees for 2023 during a special meeting on Monday, Dec. 19. The COLA takes effect this pay period, which will culminate in the first paycheck of the new year. The council held the special meeting…
Read MoreHallock Council debates employees’ cost of living adjustment increases
By Anna Jauhola The Hallock City Council stalled on a decision Monday, Dec. 5 on how much of a cost of living adjustment (COLA) to give employees in 2023. During the regular meeting, City Clerk/ Administrator Aimee Sugden shared the increased costs of health insurance and inflation rates, plus COLA increases given in the last…
Read MoreLancaster Council sets final levy, COLA increases
By Anna Jauhola The Lancaster City Council approved its 2023 budget and cost of living increases for employees during its final meeting of the year on Wednesday, Dec. 14. In November, the council discussed three options for the 2023 payroll rates – 2 percent plus one step, 3 percent plus one step or 4 to…
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