Cyprus Mail5 Aug 2026

Government targets sick leave abuse as unions demands safeguards

Trade unions and the government will begin discussions next month regarding sick leave rules in the public sector, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris confirmed on Wednesday.

Fitiris informed the Cyprus News Agency that a meeting with unions would take place after consultations with the relevant ministries are completed and a final proposal has been prepared....

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