The National Pay Commission has announced the seventh amendment to the National Pay Framework, introducing key revisions related to allowances and overtime payments for government employees during the final ten days of Ramadan.
One of the significant changes under this amendment is the introduction of an attendance allowance for government employees required to work during the last ten days of Ramadan. Each government office will determine which employees are eligible for this allowance.
Additionally, all days from the 20th of Ramadan until the end of the month have now been officially designated as public holidays under the Employment Act (Act No. 2008/02). Employees who are required to work on these days will receive an allowance equivalent to two-thirds of their daily holiday allowance.
Under the amendment, overtime payments during the last ten days of Ramadan will be calculated at official holiday rates, applying to both government-declared public holidays and those designated as official holidays by the President’s Office.
A notable change in the policy removes the previous 10% exclusion on overtime hours, ensuring that all working hours during these days will now be compensated.
The amendment also includes provisions for employees transitioned to the National Pay Framework, allowing them to receive an attendance allowance even if they are not physically present in the office—provided they work on days other than Fridays and Saturdays between the 20th and end of Ramadan.
The seventh amendment to the National Pay Framework took effect immediately upon its publication in the Government Gazette. These changes aim to recognize the additional work demands placed on government employees while ensuring fair compensation during the holy month of Ramadan.
