Movement for Economic Freedom (MEF) President Mainda Simata said the failure by the Patriotic Front (PF) Government to pay civil servants salaries on time is tantamount to abrogation of human rights, reports Pan African Radio Journalist Hermit Hachilonde.
In a walk in interview today, Simata said it is a criminal offense for any employer in Zambia to delay workers’ monthly wages.
He said the Employment Act Cap 268 of the Laws of Zambia has a provision relating to the employment of persons and the delay in paying civil servants.
Simata said Government has failed to comply with the provisions of the employment Act and anyone who fails to abide by the law shall be guilty of an offence.
He has since urged the PF Government to immediately pay all civil servants on time adding that government should pay the civil servants all arrears without fail regardless of the situation.
Simata said it is unacceptable in the modern-day Zambia for civil servants to wait for half a month to get their emoluments.
“Failure by the Patriotic Front Government to pay civil servants salaries on time is tantamount to abrogation of human rights” Mr. Simata said
Zambia has good laws which pf govt is breaching with impunity.in my oponion the delayed salaries have to be payed with interest @20% weekly
“The Employment Act Cap 268 of the Laws of Zambia has a provision relating to the employment of persons and the delay in paying civil servants. Government has failed to comply with the provisions of the Employment Act and anyone who fails to abide by the law shall be guilty of an offence” Simata said.
Its dununa behindhand of poor planning on illegal PF’s side.
????? PF at work
I feel sorry for those civil servants who didn’t vote for Edgar Chakolwa Kaloba Wrungu
Kikikiki!! Very funny indeed! @ lutuku Presido this is no laughing matter because in Africa austerity measures only hurts the poorest and mark my words this is just a tip of what’s coming. Us who have lived through all governments know exactly where we headed to. Well come to hell especially those born in the 90’s my zalya manzi!!!!!