Half Pay (Basic and Allowance?)

Look, legally, its debatable.

The Labour law does have provisions for salary reduction provided the employee is not able to perform the job for circumstances beyond the employers control. However, in the event of a court case, the discussion becomes fact based and a lot of evidence needs to be provided to establish that fact.

Secondly, you continued working when they reduced it and after the passage of some months, it will appear as that you consented to this reduction. If they made you sign something that's another black mark.

Lastly, you can approach the ministry of labor to file a case but be aware that employer can terminate you without cause provided they pay you the severance pay ie 2 days for every month of service on top of indemnity etc.

I would consult a lawyer as to the merits of your case. I recommend Khalid Khan.

Thank you for your advice.

Just a quick clarification on the provision quoted below, does the word “wage” means both basic salary and allowances on the contract?

“However, if the worker showed up at the workplace and was prevented from executing his work for reasons of force majeure beyond the employer’s control, the worker shall be entitled to half his wage.”

Wage generally means all amounts due to you. There is a confusion in interpretation of labor law between basic salary and total salary but that usually applies on indemnity calculations.  In this provision, it can be taken as blanket assumption on your total salary.