WAMCO fires employees protesting over failure to deposit pension contributions

Two employees at the Waste Management Corporation (WAMCO) branch in Gaaf Dhaal Thinadhoo, Ali Nabith Mohamed and Mohamed Naif, were dismissed after protesting the company's failure to deposit pension contributions for 19 months. They received termination letters signed by Managing Director Mujthaba Jaleel, citing Section 23 of the Employment Act for dismissal without notice. WAMCO last deposited pension on October 16, 2024, but continues to deduct contributions from salaries. In January, WAMCO admitted the lapse due to unpaid debts. Pension contributions are legally required under the Pension Act.

Two employees at the Waste Management Corporation (WAMCO) branch in Gaaf Dhaal Thinadhoo, Ali Nabith Mohamed and Mohamed Naif, were dismissed after protesting the company's failure to deposit pension contributions for 19 months. They received termination letters signed by Managing Director Mujthaba Jaleel, citing Section 23 of the Employment Act for dismissal without notice. WAMCO last deposited pension on October 16, 2024, but continues to deduct contributions from salaries. In January, WAMCO admitted the lapse due to unpaid debts. Pension contributions are legally required under the Pension Act.

Two employees at the Waste Management Corporation (WAMCO) branch in Gaaf Dhaal Thinadhoo, Ali Nabith Mohamed and Mohamed Naif, were dismissed after protesting the company's failure to deposit pension contributions for 19 months. They received termination letters signed by Managing Director Mujthaba Jaleel, citing Section 23 of the Employment Act for dismissal without notice. WAMCO last deposited pension on October 16, 2024, but continues to deduct contributions from salaries. In January, WAMCO admitted the lapse due to unpaid debts. Pension contributions are legally required under the Pension Act.

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