The National Pay Commission(NPC) has amended the Public Service Pay Framework which would see government employees receive the designated attendance allowance for days worked during the last 10 days of Ramadan.
Similar to last year, the President’s Office has announced that government offices will be closed for the last ten days of Ramadan, beginning Thursday.
The amendment to the pay framework has introduced 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.
All days from the 20th of Ramadan until the end of the month are now classified as "official holidays” and 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 percent 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.
The decision to close government offices for the last 10 days of Ramadan, aims to uphold Islamic principles, promote appreciation for Islamic values, and prioritise acts of worship.