diff --git a/reviewpad.yml b/reviewpad.yml
index 3a9fbe37e..f36c81034 100644
--- a/reviewpad.yml
+++ b/reviewpad.yml
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ rules:
 
 workflows:
   - name: Assign author
+    always-run: true
     run: $addAssignees([$getAuthor()], 1)
 
   - name: Request review from maintainers