Civil service bill heads to Parliament, easing retirement concerns
Summary
The government is preparing to table the Federal Civil Service Bill in Parliament, proposing a 30-year service limit and a retirement age of 55. The move could affect more than 13,500 employees, while officials say those nearing retirement will retain benefits under the existing law.
Key Points
- The Cabinet has authorized the Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives, Federal Affairs and General Administration to submit the Federal Civil Service Bill to Parliament.
- The bill proposes a 30-year service limit and lowers the retirement age from 58 to 55, which could force more than 13,500 civil servants into retirement.
- Employees over 55 would keep the benefits available under the current law, easing fears that accrued rights could be lost.
- The Public Service Commission recommended that the lower retirement age should not deprive employees of benefits guaranteed under the existing law.
