Civil Service Bill retains one-time retirement at 55 or after 30 years’ service
Summary
The government has approved a Civil Service Bill that would let civil servants retire at 55 or after 30 years of service while protecting their pension benefits. The draft, revised after recommendations from the Public Service Commission, will now be sent to Parliament.
Key Points
- The government approved a bill to amend the Civil Service Act and forward it to Parliament.
- The bill keeps a one-time retirement provision for employees who are 55 or have completed 30 years of service, but protects their pension benefits.
- The Public Service Commission raised objections to several draft provisions, citing concerns over service terms and legal consistency.
- Civil servants would still retire at 60 under the new law for those who remain in service after the transitional provision.
