Seventh Amendment Introduced to the Public Service Pay Framework

The National Pay Commission has issued the seventh amendment to the Public Service Pay Framework.

The amendment introduces a provision for an attendance benefit to be payable to Government employees on duty during the final 10 days of Ramadan, as determined by their respective Government offices. Under Law No. 02/2008 (Employment Act), all days from the 20th of Ramadan until the end of the month are now classified as "official holidays." Staff required to work during these holidays will receive an allowance equivalent to two-thirds of the standard holiday duty allowance.

Furthermore, overtime worked during these Ramadan days will be calculated at Government holiday rates, including those designated as Government holidays by the President's Office. Overtime payment will apply to all office-determined working hours on these days, with the previous 10 per cent exclusion period now removed.

The amendment further specifies that personnel who have transitioned to the Public Service Pay Framework will receive an attendance allowance for weekdays (excluding Fridays and Saturdays) between the 20th and the end of Ramadan, irrespective of their physical presence at the workplace.

This seventh amendment to the Public Service Pay Framework takes effect upon its publication in the Government Gazette.