Policy introduced for granting civil servants three days dedicated to mental health care
In a bid to streamline leave policies and address potential exploitation of loopholes, a new amendment has been proposed for the civil service sector.
The amendment introduces a clause requiring civil servants to utilise their annual and compensatory leave before taking personal leave, subject to wage deductions. This is aimed at curbing extended periods of personal leave, as there are currently no limits on such days off.
Another significant change concerns maternity leave. Under the new amendment, unpaid maternity leave will not count towards an employee's annual leave and personal leave days. This adjustment is designed to provide clarity and fairness in the allocation of leave entitlements.
The amendment also addresses the leave arrangements for civil servants transitioning to new jobs, outside of state-owned industries, contracted civil servants, educators at state-funded schools, and volunteer soldiers becoming civil servants. In such cases, leave will be based on the new job's leave policy, if the previous employment does not seamlessly transition.
Leave will be allocated based on the length of tenure and associated benefits, either in terms of off days or wages. The amendment mandates a minimum of three days of leave per year for civil servants.
Regulations for entering and exiting government jobs will also be relaxed, according to the amendment. A notable exception is the relaxation of restrictions for unpaid leave to care for children or grandchildren under three years old.
However, the proposal to introduce flexible mental health days for civil servants was not specifically identified in the provided search results. As mental health awareness continues to grow, it is anticipated that further amendments may address this issue in the future.
The new amendment aims to create a more equitable and efficient leave system for the civil service sector, ensuring that leave entitlements are distributed fairly and that employees are encouraged to take their annual leave to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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