MoA owes workers millions in arrears
Friday, June 11, 2021
The ministry had before it attempted to appeal two High Court judges’ 2020 ruling on the separate matters being ordered to pay employees over P3m for failed timeous promotions and progressions.
The workers had taken the government to court complaining, among other things, about salary arrears, scarce skills allowance arrears, leave days and overtime allowance arrears.
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...