The Ministry of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development has commenced discussions with relevant authorities to extend retirement age to 75. Extending the retirement age to 75 for those who wish to remain in employment or return to employment is a Presidential pledge of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.
Ministry of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development disclosed it has commenced consultation meetings with relevant state agencies to begin the practical work of developing a law that will govern the retention and re-employment of persons wishing to remain in or return to employment, up to the age of 75 years. The ministry notes that discussions will be held with relevant authorities including the security forces and independent institutions.
The ministry states that the purpose of these meetings is to obtain information on the rules and regulations being followed by the agencies regarding the maximum age of retirement or retention in employment. Additionally, the meetings also aim to seek the views of the agencies on the bill that is currently being drafted by the Ministry. The Ministry states that it aims to send the drafted bill to the Attorney General’s Office within a month.
The Civil Service Commission, with the introduction of a new policy, has now opened the opportunity for technical and administrative employees who had to leave their jobs the opportunity for reinstatement. The government notes that the purpose of this opportunity is to address the difficulties in recruiting professionals and to provide opportunities for experienced people in various fields.