PSA demands paid overtime for members

The Public Servants Association (PSA), the majority trade union representing employees at the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), has noted with caution the DHA's introduction of extended working hours on Saturdays.

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In a media statement released this week, the PSA said while they supported the initiative to provide services, it is critical that the wellbeing of employees are considered, adding that employees are already reporting a workload that is too high for the DHA's current capacity of only 40% of its total establishment, resulting in employees being overburdened.

"The extension of hours does alleviate employees' workload during the week. The PSA, however, demands that the DHA puts in place clear plans to manage work and provide services to clients. Employees should not be exploited by making them work extended hours without overtime payment."