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More than 40% of civil servants in France utilize remote work to alleviate pressure, according to a study by DGAFP.

The Brazilian Supreme Court is set to decide whether to uphold a suspension on extra salaries that exceed the constitutional ceiling, affecting a minority of civil servants with inflated paychecks.

The STF is set to review the legality of additional payments made to civil servants, amid discussions of a constitutional amendment allowing payments beyond salary caps.

The Brazilian Supreme Court will deliberate on a decision regarding additional payments to civil servants that have been a subject of legal and legislative contention for years.

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has ruled that applying unpaid childcare leave solely to public workers, while offering paid leave to civil servants, constitutes discrimination.

President Yoon has ordered severe penalties for civil servants who failed to report illegal facilities occupying river and valley areas during inspections.

Former Prince Andrew reportedly charged taxpayers for massages during his tenure as the U.K.'s trade envoy, alongside extravagant spending, according to former civil servants.

Former Prince Andrew is accused of misusing taxpayer funds for personal massages and excessive travel expenses during his time as a trade envoy.

Civil servants in Pouso Alegre, MG may struggle to receive their pensions due to significant losses in a fund associated with Banco Master.

A former bank correspondent was arrested in Rio Branco, Brazil, on suspicion of leading a fraud scheme targeting retirees, pensioners, and civil servants.

The Yobe State Government has revised official working hours for civil servants in observance of Ramadan, allowing for earlier closing times.

The Comando Vermelho (CV) organized a drug trafficking operation in Amazonas with the assistance of public agents, which included the use of front companies and access to confidential police information.

The STF Minister Flávio Dino has prohibited the enactment of new laws permitting additional perks for civil servants, following a previous decision to suspend salaries exceeding the constitutional ceiling.

The leader of the Prospect union urges government ministers to lift salary constraints on civil servants to recruit necessary technical and digital specialists.

President Lula sanctioned a salary increase for Legislative and Court of Accounts officers while vetoing measures that allowed paychecks to exceed the public sector salary cap.

The Kano State Government has approved a one-hour reduction in working hours for civil servants during Ramadan 1447AH.

The Kebbi State Government in Nigeria has announced reduced working hours for civil servants during Ramadan, with a new schedule running from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekdays.

The Jigawa State Government has reduced official working hours for civil servants during the Ramadan period to accommodate the fasting schedule.

The South Korean Ministry of National Defense has decided to assign the role of managing general personnel affairs to regular civil servants, marking a move towards strengthening civilian control following historical military governance.

The digital application for loan requests from the Civil Servants' Pension Fund (M.T.P.Y.) opens on March 9, 2026, at 15:00.

Sweden's Finance Minister, Elisabeth Svantesson, and three other ministers are reimbursing wellness benefits after it was revealed they were not entitled to them, with the blame being directed at civil servants.

The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has approved the early payment of February salaries and pensions to assist civil servants and pensioners in preparing for Ramadan.

The South Korean Ministry of Defense has decided to transfer responsibilities for personnel management of generals, traditionally held by Army Academy graduates, to civil servants.

Around 230 civil servants in Greenland will now work under the same conditions as their colleagues in Denmark, including reduced working hours and improved benefits.

A recent collective agreement in Germany's public sector introduces a 5.8% salary increase for various employees, highlighting the importance of fair wages amid inflation.

Public servants in Germany are set to receive a 5.8% pay rise over 27 months, aimed at counteracting inflation, which is welcomed as beneficial for millions in the public sector.

The Fortaleza City Council approved a 4.76% salary increase for municipal workers, retroactive to January 1, following an agreement with the local public servants' union.

The SEC Director-General warns that many Nigerian civil servants fall victim to Ponzi schemes and advises public workers to avoid unregistered investments.

A new agreement has been reached for 200,000 civil servants in Denmark, marking a significant step towards the upcoming elections.

Brazil's STF has annulled a state law in Mato Grosso that suspended payroll deductions for state civil servants owing debts to banks and fintechs.

President Yoon Suk Yeol's active use of social media to announce policy ideas is causing stress among civil servants who are adapting to a rapidly changing decision-making process.

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria is encouraging civil servants to invest in capital markets as a way to secure long-term wealth and retirement prospects.

The financial burden of civil servant pensions in France is growing due to demographic imbalances, forcing the state to contribute additional funds to ensure payment to retirees.

In 2024, France recruited 32,800 new civil servants, indicating a steady growth trend in public sector employment that is expected to continue into the following years.

Hugo Motta defended the use of parliamentary amendments and a recent raise for civil servants, insisting it was not an unwarranted boon as portrayed by critics.

The article discusses the debate surrounding the potential reduction of civil servants in France.

Recent measures by the Brazilian Supreme Court and Congress highlight inequalities in the treatment of public servants compared to ordinary citizens.

This year, the competition rate for the national 9th-grade public servant recruitment exam reached an average of 28.6 to 1, marking a rise for the second consecutive year.

Ambassador Mona Juul is set to explain her contacts with Jeffrey Epstein to the Foreign Ministry as it investigates whether she has followed the law regarding civil servants.

The Secretary of Social Development in São José do Rio Preto, Sandra Reis, urged city officials to form an online 'militia' to promote positive news about Mayor Coronel Fábio Candido's administration, sparking widespread criticism on social media.

Only eleven percent of Germans trust that the federal government will implement fundamental pension reform, with 83 percent supporting the inclusion of civil servants and self-employed individuals in the pension system.

The court in Mato Grosso do Sul has suspended two civil servants from the Municipal Chamber of Paranaíba, suspected of embezzling nearly R$ 191,000 from public funds using fraudulent documents.

The Trump administration has completed a reform of the U.S. civil service system, allowing the president to hire and fire approximately 50,000 federal career employees.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will not issue a full veto on the congressionally approved civil servant salary increases but will target only those elements that violate the law.

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has recommended the Gyeonggi Provincial Education Office correct its discriminatory leave policies that allow civil servants longer leave than public workers.

The Brazilian Congress approved a salary adjustment for civil servants that exceeds the revenue of 95% of municipalities.

This article discusses various news stories including an approved salary adjustment for civil servants, investigations of feminicide, a murder case involving a university student, police officers arrested for alleged security services connected to organized crime, a minister under investigation for sexual impropriety, and an upcoming Supreme Court ruling.

The approved salary adjustment for civil servants of the Chamber of Deputies and the Federal Senate is projected to impact R$ 790 million, exceeding the expected revenue of 95% of Brazilian municipalities.

Despite being approved by a large majority in Congress, the proposal to adjust salaries for civil servants in the House of Deputies and Senate was criticized for allowing extra payments beyond the established salary cap.

The cost of pensions for civil servants in France has become a significant issue, exacerbated by demographic imbalances in the pension system and the high state contributions required to offset financial disparities.