Unitary pay system in budgetary sector examined by government of Moldova

Chisinau, 10 July /MOLDPRES/ – The draft law upon unitary pay system in budgetary sector was examined today at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Pavel Filip, the government's communication and protocol department has reported.

The document was drafted by the Ministry of Finance (MF), with participation of local and international experts, as well as specialists from budgetary authorities and institutions. The Concept of unitary pay system, approved by the Government on 28 July 2017, was laid down at the project basis.

Prime Minister Pavel Filip mentioned that the reform of wage system in budgetary sector is complex as reform of pension system, but necessary. "Its implementation will bring more clarity and equity into the system, ensuring a correct approach between those which have a lower salary position and those which are in a higher position," said Pavel Filip. The current wage legislation became cumbersome and non – transparent due to multiple wages and salary supplements.

The draft law upon unitary pay system in budgetary sector does not provide for the amount of salaries. It is to be calculated yearly on basis of minimum wage set at the beginning of the year in the budget law. According to project, the new payroll system will represent a unique 15 – degree grid and 130 payroll classes. The basic salary will be the main element of employee pay, with most of bonuses being incorporated into it.

The transition to unitary pay system in budgetary system will reduce the number of normative acts that set wage conditions based upon a single law. It will ensure a transparent, fair, simple and manageable payroll system that will pay employee performance. Prime Minister Pavel Filip called for the draft law to be finalised in a short time, after which it should be proposed for public consultations.