The Public Services Commission has asked institutions under it remit to as a matter of urgency provide flexible working hours to all public workers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a memo to organizations, the Commission said:”pubic service organizations should prioritize the health of public officers, the clients, as well as the general public above any other considerations” effectiveTuesday, March 24.
According to the commission, measures such as shifts and annual leaves will cut back number of workers reporting to the office, a move critical in this dispensation.
For non-essential employees such as National Service personnel and interns, the commission insists that they stay home during this period.
The commission added:“This should be done while ensuring that business continuity plans are put in place and operational in order to provide continuous delivery of valuable services to meet their organizational mandates and goals.”
It thus urged all organizations to prepare their business continuity plans, taking into considerations some adjustments with leave options and working hours, and submit the plans to the heads of the various services.
PSC’s memo published below
