Pay Commission: 93% have migrated to new pay framework; issues identified being resolved

The National Pay Commission states efforts are currently underway to address the challenges and issues identified by institutions that have transitioned to the new pay framework, introduced as part of the government’s initiative to standardize salaries of government employees.

The Commission emphasized this as a critical undertaking aimed at resolving the difficulties encountered following the implementation of the new salary framework.

Employees of the civil service and the judiciary were incorporated into the pay framework on November 1 of last year under the National Pay Policy Act.

According to the Commission, with the recent inclusion of six additional government institutions, a total of 93 percent of institutions have now been aligned with the framework.

The Pay Commission further stated that it is currently reviewing the concerns and issues raised by institutions already integrated into the framework and is working towards appropriate solutions through consultations with the relevant authorities.

"The objective is to eliminate the hurdles faced with the implementation of the new salary structure and to provide adequate redress for the grievances of the employees," the Commission stated.

Furthermore, the Commission indicated that the process of transitioning the remaining institutions to the framework will be completed in the near future. It noted that the necessary technical preparations are presently being finalized to facilitate the transition of the remaining bodies.

Finance Ministry has identified the standardization of salary structures across all state institutions to ensure salaries and benefits are determined through a fair and sustainable system as a primary objective of the incumbent administration.