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The freezing of bonuses or high wages

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WQ.377/2020

WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE CHAIR OF THE STATES EMPLOYMENT BOARD BY DEPUTY K.G. PAMPLIN OF ST. SAVIOUR

ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON TUESDAY 20th OCTOBER 2020

Question

Will the Chair advise the States Employment Board has considered, or will consider, the freezing and / or reduction of bonuses and high wages for the highest paid States employees as part of any savings and efficiencies necessary as a result of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic?

Answer

Employees in public service who earned £100k or more have been subject to a pay freeze for the past two years. A pay review was due to recommend an award for 2020. This has already been postponed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. No Government of Jersey employees receive bonuses.

Any pay award for the highest paid States employees in future years will be mindful of the economic situation and pay awards for other groups.