Debate Over Pay Rises for Public Workers Past Retirement Age

TDT | Manama
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Parliament will debate a proposal on Tuesday to adjust job ranks for public sector workers following the extension of the retirement age, ensuring that annual pay rises continue as employees work longer.

The suggested changes could affect thousands of workers across government ministries, with proponents arguing that the adjustments will prevent financial stagnation and boost morale.

MP Mohsen Al Asbool, Chair of the Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee, said the proposal had been thoroughly examined and received unanimous support from committee members.

He described it as an essential step to match salary structures with longer working years while motivating employees to achieve more.

The proposal, put forward by MP Hassan Ebrahim, recommends revising salary scales to ensure uninterrupted annual pay rises, even as the retirement age increases.