Technical issue delays salaries for Dhidhdhoo waste management workers for over two months
Workers responsible for cleaning public spaces in ADh. Dhiddhoo are facing significant financial hardships after going unpaid for more than two months. According to the island council, the delay in wage payments was caused by administrative changes and technical issues, though they assured that efforts are currently underway to resolve the matter and disburse the pending funds as soon as possible.
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It has been revealed that workers responsible for cleaning the public areas of ADh. Dhidhdhoo have not received their wages for more than two months.
A worker responsible for cleaning the public areas of Dhidhdhoo told RaajjeMV that they work on a pre-registered basis. While they are required to clean twice a week for a daily wage of MVR 120, the worker noted that they are facing significant financial difficulties due to several months of unpaid wages.
A source from Dhiddhoo noted that since the majority of street sweepers are elderly individuals or those without alternative sources of income, the salary delays have caused them significant financial hardship.
Regarding the matter, Anees Mohamed, a current member of the Dhidhdhoo Council and the President-elect, stated that the delay in paying the street sweepers' wages was due to a technical issue. He noted that the council is currently working to resolve the problem and ensure that the salaries are paid as soon as possible.
Notably, employees at the ADh. Dhidhdhoo Island Council only received their salaries for the month of March eight days after the month had ended. Addressing the issue, Council President Anis stated that the delay was caused by administrative adjustments required following the sudden resignation of the council’s Secretary General.
Speaking to RaajjeMV on condition of anonymity, a local resident explained that the delay in paying council employees' salaries was due to the staff member who usually handles the task being on leave. The source further noted that the absence of any other employee at the council office trained in preparing payroll sheets contributed to the delay.
Delays in salary payments for waste management workers are posing significant challenges to their livelihoods. Residents are calling on the council to take urgent action to resolve this issue.
