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6. Compensation and Benefits

6.1. Salary​

Employees receive their monthly salary on a scheduled payday, calculated on a full-month basis. The determination of an individual employee's salary takes into account factors such as past experience, education, skills, professional achievements, the responsibilities of the position, and market conditions.

Compensation details are considered private matters between the company and the employee. Therefore, employees are not permitted to discuss salary information among their co-workers.

6.1.2 Salary Date​

The designated salary date is the 7th of each month. However, variations may occur due to specific cash flow considerations, such as remittances from other countries to Pakistan, UAE, or any other operational locations of the company. The company prioritizes maintaining an uninterrupted cash flow and aims to disburse salaries on or before the specified date.

6.1.3 Annual Increment​

Employees are eligible for increments based on the financial year from their date of joining, contingent on work efficiency, performance reviews, attendance, and conduct. The annual salary of each employee undergoes a review during the formal performance evaluation.

Increments are determined based on performance, adherence to AALA IT Solutions policies and procedures, and the ability to meet or exceed duties outlined in the job description.

6.2 Overtime Policy​

  1. When a Team Lead needs to assign overtime to an employee, they will determine the employee’s overtime working hours. Subsequently, the Team Lead will inform HR, and after HR’s approval, the employee will be provided overtime compensation.
  2. If an employee needs to work overtime to meet their deadline, they will inform HR and fill out a written form specifying the number of working hours required. HR will then seek written approval from the Team Lead, and afterward, the employee will be provided overtime compensation.
  3. If an employee works on a public holiday, they will receive double their regular salary for the number of days worked on that day.
  4. Employees who work on weekends will receive 1.5 times their regular salary for the number of days worked beyond their regular schedule.
  5. Overtime is defined as at least one hour of work beyond the regular schedule.
  6. Overtime salary will be paid after 15 days or with the next salary payment.
  7. Employees who work continuously for 8 hours will be provided with two meals.
  8. The maximum bill for one meal is Rs. 500/-.
  9. Employees working from home will not be provided with meals.
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Approval from the manager is required before overtime compensation is provided.

6.3 Late Sitting Rule​

In the event of late sitting over than your designated hours, the following protocol will be followed:

  1. Approval: Late sitting and dinner must be approved by both the immediate manager and the project manager.
  2. Reimbursement: Upon approval, the company will cover the cost of dinner, up to 500 per head.
  3. Submission of Bill: The individual(s) responsible for arranging the late sitting must submit the bill for reimbursement.
  4. Reimbursement Amount: Reimbursement will be made based on the actual cost incurred, up to a maximum of 500 per person.
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Please note that this policy is applicable only for late sitting situations that are approved by the immediate manager and project manager.