Cyprus to Discuss Public Sector Sick Leave Rules to Address Abuse Concerns
The Cyprus government and trade unions will begin talks next month to review sick leave rules in the public sector, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris announced. The discussions aim to address the misuse of sick leave without overhauling the entire system. A meeting with unions will take place after consultations with relevant ministries and the preparation of a final proposal.
Unions such as Pasydy and SEK have expressed willingness to engage in dialogue, emphasizing the need to protect the rights of workers with genuine chronic illnesses while targeting individual cases of abuse. Pasydy's secretary-general, Stratis Mattheou, clarified that the government is not considering broad cuts but is focused on specific abuses.
Currently, public service employees can take up to 42 days of sick leave before referral to a medical board, with possible extensions up to one year at full and half pay. Labour Minister Marinos Mousiottas cited examples of apparent systemic abusers, highlighting the urgency to reform policies to prevent exploitation while safeguarding legitimate sick leave rights.
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