Government tightens grip on employee leave policies
The Cabinet’s directive seeks to prevent the misuse of vacations outside the bounds of the law and regulations, bringing this issue to the forefront of discussions across various government agencies.
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Sources mentioned a proposal to prevent the conversion of sick leave into regular leave and enforce stricter controls to ensure all leave is used for its intended purpose.
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The government’s approach aims to ensure the optimal performance of government agencies and their employees, address any shortcomings in the regulations related to vacations.
Informed sources have disclosed that the relevant authorities have initiated a study on implementing the Cabinet’s directive to the Civil Service Bureau. This review focuses on the laws and regulations governing the leave policies for government employees, according to Al-Rai newspaper.
The sources emphasized that the Cabinet’s directive seeks to prevent any misuse of vacation time outside the legal and regulatory framework, noting that this matter has been the subject of discussions across multiple government agencies.
The sources stated that the Cabinet’s directive aims to ensure that vacations are not exploited beyond the scope of the law and regulations, highlighting discussions on this issue in multiple government agencies.
Sources mentioned that one of the proposed measures is to prevent the conversion of sick leave into regular leave and to enforce stricter controls on all types of leave. This is to ensure that no leave is exploited for purposes other than those for which it was intended or authorized.
They noted that, for example, some individuals might try to convert their sick leave balance into regular leave after misusing it, in order to obtain additional sick leave with full salary and without deductions.
The sources indicated that among the types of leave that may be included in the review is sick leave, which can be obtained electronically without the need to visit a health center. This review aims to evaluate the program, which began in October of last year, and determine the extent to which it has achieved its original objectives.
The sources pointed out that the government’s approach aims to ensure the optimal performance of government agencies and their employees, address any shortcomings in the regulations related to vacations, and ensure the regularity of work and services for those seeking them.
