Workers employed at mosques in Ukulhas informed that they will not receive overtime pay for Ramadan
Support staff at mosques in Ukulhas have expressed concern over the loss of overtime pay and holiday allowances following the implementation of the new national pay framework. While the local council maintains that these benefits have been integrated into the basic salary, employees have criticized the move, describing it as a deceptive measure disguised as a pay raise.
Workers employed at the mosques in AA. Ukulhas have expressed concern over recent changes to their salaries. | Google | Google
Maintenance staff working at mosques in AA. Ukulhas have reported that they have not been paid for their overtime work during the month of Ramadan. According to the employees, they have been officially informed that they will not receive these payments.
An employee at a local mosque told RaajjeMV that they have not received their overtime pay for this year's Ramadan, nor have they been paid their public holiday allowances.
The employee noted that in previous years, a daily allowance of 60 Rufiyaa was provided for breaking the fast during Ramadan, along with additional compensation for time spent during Taraweeh prayers. However, the employee expressed significant concern, stating that all these allowances have now been discontinued.
The employee further stated that after they began expressing these concerns, the staff were summoned to the council office on Wednesday and briefed on the matter. They were reportedly informed that the changes were a result of the new national pay framework adjustments. According to the source, they were told that the previously separate allowances have now been integrated into the revised basic salary, and that overtime pay will no longer be disbursed under the previous arrangement.
The individual stated that any removal of allowances following changes to the pay framework should have been formally communicated, yet no such notification was provided. The employee further noted that employees must be compensated for overtime and work performed on public holidays. The employee characterized the situation as a deception of the public under the guise of a salary increase.
The employees also expressed concern over the fact that they do not receive their salary slips prior to the disbursement of their wages.
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs was unavailable for comment regarding this matter.
