Federal Civil Service Bill: Government proposes one-time retirement for civil servants over 55 or with 30 years of service
Summary
The government is preparing a one-time retirement plan for civil servants who have completed 30 years of service or crossed the age of 55, a move that could affect around 10,000 employees. The draft Federal Civil Service Bill has been sent for review and may later go to the Cabinet and Parliament.
Key Points
- The government has proposed retiring civil servants once they complete 30 years of service or turn 55 as a one-time measure.
- The draft Federal Civil Service Bill has been sent to the Public Service Commission, and the ministry plans to take it to the Cabinet after receiving its opinion.
- About 10,000 civil servants could be affected, and the government is considering a financial package for those retired.
- The retirement age has long been debated in Parliament, with past proposals suggesting a gradual increase from 58 to 60.
