137 USAID employees who lost their jobs have not received Social Security Fund money
Summary
137 former USAID employees in Nepal have not received refunds from the Social Security Fund despite a Supreme Court order mandating payment of their deposits following USAID project closures.
Key Points
- The Social Security Fund has withheld refunds for 137 ex-USAID employees after project shutdowns by US decision.
- The Supreme Court mandated the Fund to pay these employees, ruling the Fund's procedures unlawful.
- SSF claims delays due to internal procedures despite court orders and communications exchanges.
- Advocates criticize SSF for defying court rulings and withholding workers’ money, calling it injustice.
