ERHA Reviews Concerns Over Medical Practitioners’ Overtime Payments

The Eastern Regional Health Authority says it is reviewing concerns raised by medical practitioners over payments for overtime duties performed beyond their normal working hours.

In a media release, the ERHA says remuneration for on-call duties and additional sessions is governed by the provisions of employees’ respective contracts, which outline the applicable payment arrangements and approved rates.

The Authority says it takes its contractual obligations seriously and is committed to ensuring medical practitioners are paid in accordance with their terms and conditions of employment.