Parliamentary clerks to get retention payments after commission flags rising attrition
Turnover among parliamentary clerks has risen as their work grows in volume and complexity, a commission has found.
Parliamentary clerks will receive retention payments starting September 1, 2023, following a parliamentary motion approved on August 4, 2023. The motion, proposed by Leader of the House Indranee Rajah, comes in response to a rise in attrition among parliamentary clerks, despite increasing workload and complexity. The Commission on Parliament Staff, chaired by Speaker Seah Kian Peng, recommended the retention payment component to attract and retain competent officers.
The payment, equivalent to 1.5 to 1.75 months' salary per year, will be given to each grade of officer annually or every three years for entry-level clerks. Eligible clerks who demonstrate competence will receive a one-time ex-gratia payment for up to 20 years of service.
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