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Civil Servants Working Amid Emergency State to Receive Overtime Allowances

Civil Servants Working Amid Emergency State to Receive Overtime Allowances

By Maldives Times 2 min read

Ministry of Finance has instructed state institutions to pay overtime and public holiday allowances to employees who are working amid the ongoing state of a public health emergency. A circular, issued on April 9, signed by Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer was issued to state institutions regarding the overtime allowances, off-day allowances regarding the government closure. […]

President promises pay hikes for civil servants

President promises pay hikes for civil servants

By Maldives Times 2 min read

President Abdulla Yameen promised pay hikes for civil servants at a rally held Friday night to celebrate the fourth anniversary of his administration. Addressing a crowd of thousands at the carnival area in Malé, Yameen pledged a 37 percent hike for civil servants in the lowest salary bracket and a 25 percent rise for the […]