LRA Issues Reminder to Employers on Mandatory Ramadan Allowance Payments

Employers in the Maldives are reminded to pay the mandatory Ramadan allowance of MVR 3000 to all employees, as per Article 51(h) of Law No. 2/2008 (Employment Act), before the start of Ramadan.

According to the Labour Relations Authority (LRA), some parties have provided the Ramadan allowance, but there have been instances where it has not been paid in compliance with the law. Last year, numerous cases were submitted to the LRA by employees who had not received the allowance as stipulated.

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The Ramadan allowance applies to all employees in both private and public sectors, including temporary workers, employees on probation, and those on statutory leave.

Employers are urged to ensure that the allowance for the year 1446 is paid in line with the Employment Act. Employees who have not received the allowance before Ramadan can complain with the LRA.