Latest news with #CivilServiceCouncil
Arab Times
19-04-2025
- Health
- Arab Times
7 Categories of Paid Leave Announced for Employees
KUWAIT CITY, April 19: Under the provisions of the Civil Service Law and its accompanying decisions, government employees in Kuwait are entitled to seven distinct types of fully paid leave. These leave categories are designed to support public sector employees during significant life events and special circumstances, ranging from medical and maternity needs to religious obligations and personal emergencies. 1. Medical Companion Leave Abroad: After exhausting regular leave, an employee may be granted special leave with full pay to accompany a patient approved by the Ministry of Public Health for treatment abroad, including the designated companion. This leave covers the treatment period for up to six months and is paid at the beginning of each month. It may be extended once for an additional period of up to six months, but without pay. 2. Hajj Leave: Employees may be granted one month of paid leave once in their career to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. 3. Leave for Special Projects: With ministerial approval, employees may receive full-time paid leave to engage in specific artistic, literary, scientific, or athletic projects upon recommendation from the relevant authority. The Civil Service Council, based on a proposal by the Civil Service Bureau, determines the rules for granting such leave. 4. Maternity Leave: Female employees are entitled to two months of paid maternity leave, which is not deducted from other leave balances, provided that childbirth occurs during this period. 5. Bereavement Leave: In the event of the death of a spouse or a first- or second-degree relative, employees may take up to four days of paid leave. 6. Iddah Leave: A Muslim female employee whose husband passes away is entitled, with ministerial approval, to four months and ten days of paid leave from the date of death. 7. Sick Leave: Employees are eligible for up to 180 days of sick leave annually. From primary healthcare centers, up to 60 non-consecutive days are permitted (a maximum of 7 days per instance), distributed as follows: 15 days with full pay, 15 with half pay, 15 with quarter pay, and 15 unpaid. From accredited hospitals, up to 120 days may be granted: 30 with full pay, 30 with half pay, 30 with quarter pay, and 30 unpaid. In response to inquiries about the maximum leave duration for employees hospitalized for treatment, work-related injuries, treatment abroad, or incurable diseases where full pay is expected, sources clarified that specialized medical committees evaluate such cases when additional leave beyond standard allowances is required.
Arab Times
12-04-2025
- Health
- Arab Times
Employees Can Now Access Medical Leave Without Affecting Salary
KUWAIT CITY, April 12: There is no connection between employees' leave permits for periodic medical check-ups at government hospitals and their four monthly leave days, sources clarified. Each type of leave is governed by separate provisions outlined in a decision approved by the Civil Service Council. According to the sources, if the Medical Authority at the Ministry of Health determines that an employee requires regular medical appointments—whether daily, every other day, or weekly—the employee's supervising authority must grant leave for these visits. Government employees are permitted to leave work for periodic medical check-ups at government hospitals. This medical leave applies to treatments such as physiotherapy, obstetrics and gynecology follow-ups, dental care, and other necessary medical visits. To request the leave, employees must submit official documentation from the Ministry of Health verifying the need for these appointments, in line with legal requirements, and must adhere to the approved timeframes. Monitoring the use of this leave falls under the responsibility of the employee's direct supervisor, with disciplinary measures taken in cases of violations. Importantly, this medical leave does not affect the employee's salary. As for regular leave, employees are allowed up to 4 days or 12 hours per month. This leave can be taken at the beginning, during, or at the end of the workday. If an employee is unable to sign in or out due to leave, they are exempt from signing in, as long as they sign in or out at another appropriate time. The sources also praised the "Sahel" app, which enables employees to take up to three days of medical leave per month without needing to visit a clinic.
Arab Times
26-03-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Kuwaitization In Full Effect: Expat Contracts To End By March 2025
KUWAIT CITY, March 26: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) continues to implement the Kuwaitization policy in all government agencies, under Civil Service Council's Resolution No. 11/2017. As part of this policy, the contracts of non-Kuwaiti employees holding positions that are not rare will not be renewed. According to informed sources, this policy mandates that contracts for non-Kuwaiti employees in positions that are not rare will not be renewed after March 31, 2025. However, the number of such employees is limited, and their retention was intended to help qualify Kuwaiti nationals as part of a strategic plan to enhance national competencies in various fields. Furthermore, Resolution No. 11/2017 covers job groups with 100% Kuwaitization and others with a rate ranging between 70 percent and 98 percent. The job groups covered by 100% Kuwaitization are: Information systems and technology Maritime Arts, media, and public relations Development, administrative follow-up, and statistics Administrative support The job groups with Kuwaitization rates ranging between 70 percent and 98 percent are: Criminal Evidence, Prevention, and Rescue: 98 percent Social Services, Education, and Sports: 97 percent Engineering: 97 percent Sciences: 95 percent Finance, Economics, and Commerce: 95 percent Law, Politics, and Islamic Affairs: 88 percent Crafts: 80 percent Services: 85 percent Livestock, Agriculture, and Aquatic Resources: 75 percent Teaching, Education, and Training: 70 percent Meanwhile, for an employee who has shifted to the evening shift to return to the morning shift, one condition must be met - approval from the relevant government agency. If the employee does not obtain this approval, they will be required to continue working the evening shift for at least seven consecutive months. This time period is designed to benefit the employee by ensuring they receive the necessary performance report. The sources indicated that the number of employees wishing to return from the evening shift to the morning shift is minimal, if not zero, as all employees who transitioned to the evening shift did so voluntarily, in line with their personal circumstances.
Arab Times
18-03-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
CSC Ensures Salaries and Benefits for Kuwaiti Women Losing Citizenship
KUWAIT CITY, Mar 18: The Civil Service Council has resolved to approve the continuation of all benefits and salaries for female employees whose Kuwaiti citizenship has been revoked, in compliance with Article 8 of the Kuwaiti Nationality Law. The approved benefits include: 1. Leave Entitlements: All types of leave are granted to Kuwaiti female employees in the government sector, as per the relevant laws and regulations. 2. Allowances and Bonuses: All job-related allowances and bonuses paid as part of the salary, including but not limited to: - Basic salary - Periodic bonuses - Social allowance - Children's allowance - Cost of living allowance - Financial Allowance - Financial support - Special allowance - Incentive bonus - Job level allowance - Nature of work allowance 3. Scholarships and Study Leave: Scholarships and study leave will continue to be granted, provided that the citizenship revocation decree was issued after the scholarship or study leave was approved. During the study period, all benefits stipulated in the leave and study mission regulations will remain applicable. 4. Training Programs: Participation in all types of internal and external training programs as outlined in the government entity's plan. 5. Reduced Working Hours: Eligibility for reduced working hours per the relevant laws and regulations. 6. Personal Rewards: Any personal rewards granted to the employees, if applicable, as per the governing regulations. 7. Service and Team Rewards: - Annual rewards for excellent service - Rewards for work teams and committees - Compensation for additional work assignments, in line with the controls and conditions specified in the relevant regulations. This decision ensures that female employees affected by the revocation of their Kuwaiti citizenship continue to receive all entitled benefits and salaries without interruption.
LBCI
16-03-2025
- Business
- LBCI
Lebanon's Cabinet to fast-track key appointments, paving way for broader reforms — the details
Report by Nada Andraos, English adaptation by Karine Keuchkerian In Monday's session, the Lebanese Cabinet is expected to approve a mechanism for appointing members to regulatory bodies and boards of directors and filling vacancies in some key first-category positions. According to LBCI, the mechanism will involve submitting resumes to the Civil Service Council through its website after the council publishes an announcement about vacant positions and their required qualifications. A committee appointed by the Cabinet within the Civil Service Council, with the help of specialists and headed by the Minister of State for Administrative Reform, will review the applications, assess those that meet the requirements, and conduct interviews with eligible candidates. The committee will then submit the approved candidates to the Cabinet through the relevant minister for a decision on the appointments. Among the urgent appointments for regulatory bodies and boards of directors are the Electricity Regulatory Authority, Civil Aviation, Telecommunications, Food Safety, the Public Procurement Authority Board, the Council for Development and Reconstruction, and the Investment Development Authority, among others. In Monday's Cabinet session, this mechanism will be approved with the aim of implementing it as soon as possible, sending a clear signal that Lebanon is beginning to implement the reforms required by both Arab and international stakeholders. These reforms are a key condition set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for any agreement with Lebanon. The appointment mechanism, to be approved by the government on Monday, will allow urgent appointments to be made in a short period of time, followed by filling vacancies in all state institutions. In parallel, efforts are underway to prepare a plan for restructuring the public sector—not only in terms of its size but also with a study of salaries and wages, as well as the nature of the jobs, with the goal of eliminating outdated positions and creating new ones that align with modern governance systems, digital transformation, and the shift toward an e-government.
