End to the abuse of sick leave

The abuse of sick leave in the public sector is nothing new. Yet somehow, this problem has never actually been dealt with. Right now, though, there are signs of movement, an attempt to finally get to grips with an issue that does real damage to how the civil service functions.

Justice Minister Costas Fytiris, who is handling the matter, is reportedly determined to press ahead with a proper oversight mechanism, and to lock it in through legislation. An inter-ministerial meeting on the issue has...