Minister of Economic Development Fayyaz Ismail has advised President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih to form the minimum wage board.
Noting he has requested President Solih to form a board to designate a minimum wage, economic minister expressed hope to decide on a minimum wage policy which will be beneficial to everyone. The advisory board which will be formed under the employment act will assess the works the done by a staff and decide on a minimum rate as salary for the particular post.
The minimum wage board will comprise of 5 appointed members by president, according to the employment act. Designating a minimum wage for jobs is an electoral pledge of the president.