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πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Human Rights Commission has not granted permission for the establishment of the 'Byun Hee-soo Foundation' for two years... The union expresses 'regret'

On the fifth anniversary of the death of Byun Hee-soo, the public servants' union expressed regret that the Human Rights Commission has delayed the approval of the foundation bearing her name for almost two years.

Feb 27 β€’ 07:27 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

The Farce of Fringe Benefits and the Captured Public Budget - O Assunto #1668

Brazil's Supreme Court postponed the analysis of decisions to suspend fringe benefits for public servants, which exceed constitutional salary limits and cost taxpayers billions.

Feb 27 β€’ 03:30 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Constitutional ceiling adjusted for inflation would be 37% higher than the current value of R$ 46 thousand

A proposed adjustment to Brazil's constitutional salary ceiling could raise it by 37% amid ongoing discussions in the Supreme Court regarding illegal payments to public servants.

Feb 27 β€’ 00:34 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF postpones judgment on pay supplements for public servants until the end of March

The Brazilian Supreme Court has postponed the judgment regarding salary supplements for public servants to March 25, while two temporary decisions suspending these payments remain in effect.

Feb 26 β€’ 18:37 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Promises, ghost commission and operational nuclei: understand the embezzlement of R$ 650 thousand from social projects

A criminal scheme involving a network of politicians, public servants, and private companies embezzled over R$ 650,000 intended for social projects in Palmas, Brazil.

Feb 26 β€’ 18:11 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF resumes judgment on salary supplements for public servants

The STF returns to discuss and vote on the suspension of salary supplements for public servants in Brazil following hearings and reports by its ministers.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:33 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

CearΓ‘ employees will receive a 5% salary increase and increased food allowance, announces Elmano

CearΓ‘ Governor Elmano de Freitas announces a 5% salary increase and an increase in food allowances for state employees.

Feb 26 β€’ 13:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: You Are Not Forced to Use Public Hospitals - Health Minister

Namibia's Health Minister stated that public servants are not obligated to use public health facilities and can opt for private services if preferred.

Feb 26 β€’ 08:16 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF resumes judgment on additional payments this Thursday

The Brazilian Supreme Court is resuming its judgment on actions regarding additional payments that allow certain public servants to exceed the constitutional salary cap.

Feb 26 β€’ 03:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Understand what 'penduricalhos' are and what is at stake in the STF trial

The recent suspension of 'penduricalhos' by Brazilian Supreme Court ministers has reignited debates over constitutional spending ceilings.

Feb 26 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

From Ornament to Cow Bell

The article discusses how certain elite public servants in Brazil manipulate the Constitution to unlawfully increase their salaries through various forms of financial 'ornaments.'

Feb 26 β€’ 01:10 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Abetz to consider slashing high-earner public servant retirement payments

The Tasmanian government is looking into reducing superannuation payments for public servants earning over $200,000.

Feb 25 β€’ 20:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF judges Dino's injunction that suspended salary perks for public servants; watch

The STF is set to judge the injunction from Minister FlΓ‘vio Dino that suspended additional salary payments for public servants in Brazil.

Feb 25 β€’ 18:24 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

5 of the most unbelievable 'additional perks' of Brazilian civil service

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.

Feb 25 β€’ 18:05 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

Public Service: A Bill Guarantees the 'Right to Remain Silent' in Case of Disciplinary Proceedings

A new French bill aims to guarantee public servants the right to remain silent during disciplinary procedures, among other reforms.

Feb 25 β€’ 15:27 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Illegal subcontracting that led to β€˜worker burial death’... Construction company representatives and public officials in Goyang City charged without detention

In Goyang City, South Korea, several construction company officials and public servants have been charged for illegal subcontracting practices that led to the death of a worker in a burial incident at a construction site.

Feb 25 β€’ 07:19 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF to decide on additional payments for civil servants this Wednesday; projects have been stalled in Congress for years

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.

Feb 25 β€’ 03:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF has jurisprudence against extras, but wavering application

The Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) has established a position against additional remuneration for public servants, yet inconsistent applications of this stance have allowed these extra payments to proliferate.

Feb 24 β€’ 22:54 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fachin invites presidents of Congress, Gilmar and Dino to discuss suspended 'add-ons'

The President of Brazil's Supreme Court has invited key political figures to discuss the suspension of additional payments to public servants that exceed legal salary limits.

Feb 24 β€’ 11:08 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Only Public Employees Granted Paid Childcare Leave, Human Rights Commission Identifies Discrimination

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.

Feb 24 β€’ 03:09 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF is likely to confirm Dino's ruling on salary perks to clean image

The Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) is expected to uphold a ruling by Minister FlΓ‘vio Dino that suspends additional perks on public servant salaries, amid concerns about the method used for the decision.

Feb 24 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

In the week when the STF analyzes the decision that limited 'additional payments', entities meet with Minister FlΓ‘vio Dino

Representatives from various judicial and legislative bodies met with Minister FlΓ‘vio Dino to discuss adjustments to a recent decision limiting additional salary payments to public servants.

Feb 24 β€’ 00:56 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Former Prince Andrew charged taxpayers for massages while splurging on lavish trips as trade envoy: report

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.

Feb 23 β€’ 19:57 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

PiauΓ­ Public Servants Have Until Friday (27) to Update the New Identity Card; See How

Active public servants in PiauΓ­ must update their National Identity Card by the deadline set for this Friday (27) in order to receive their official state identification.

Feb 23 β€’ 11:55 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Almost R$ 8 million lost: losses in a fund linked to Banco Master may affect retirements of civil servants in MG

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

Feb 21 β€’ 13:20 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government announces a 5.6% raise for PiauΓ­ state employees; project will be sent to Alepi

The government of PiauΓ­ announced a 5.6% salary adjustment for state employees, effective from May, set to be legislated by the state legislative assembly.

Feb 20 β€’ 18:13 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Compulsory Gender-Based Analysis Training for Public Servants

The South African government has mandated an online Gender-Based Analysis (GBA+) training course for public servants to foster inclusivity in policy-making and service delivery.

Feb 20 β€’ 13:53 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Collaboration between the Ministry of Interior and Google renewed for training public servants in Artificial Intelligence

The Greek Ministry of Interior and Google have signed a new memorandum of cooperation to enhance training for public servants in Artificial Intelligence, expecting a significant increase in participation over the coming years.

Feb 20 β€’ 13:53 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Front companies, support from civil servants and access to confidential information: how the CV's structure for trafficking in AM was organized

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.

Feb 20 β€’ 13:16 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Podcast analyzes decisions of Dino and Lula affecting perks for civil servants

The STF Minister FlΓ‘vio 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.

Feb 20 β€’ 08:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania: Tanzania Bans Public Servants From Using Personal Airmail for Office Communications

Tanzania has prohibited public servants from using personal email accounts for official communications, emphasizing the importance of government email systems.

Feb 20 β€’ 05:10 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

The investigation into the data leak at the Federal Revenue - The Subject #1663

The article discusses an investigation into data leaks at Brazil's Federal Revenue involving several public servants.

Feb 20 β€’ 03:30 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Servants in PI Must Exchange RG for National Identity Card by the 27th

Public servants in PiauΓ­, Brazil, are required to update to the National Identity Card by the end of the month as mandated by state decree.

Feb 19 β€’ 18:02 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Public Servants Earn Super Salaries of Up to R$ 3 Million in a Single Year; See the List

Public servants in Brazil have reportedly received super salaries of up to R$ 3.1 million in one year, highlighting significant disparities in earnings within the public sector.

Feb 19 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula vetoes perks above the salary cap for civil servants and staggered raises until 2029 approved by Congress

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.

Feb 19 β€’ 01:11 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Without mobilization, the super-salaries loopholes will continue

The President of Brazil, Lula, has vetoed new allowances that would increase the salaries of public servants beyond constitutional limits, yet significant issues with super-salaries persist.

Feb 18 β€’ 23:30 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

After decisions against additional benefits, beneficiaries cite ceiling lag and Dino's extrapolation

After a Supreme Court decision against additional salary benefits and a veto by President Lula, public servants with high salaries argue the constitutional salary ceiling is outdated.

Feb 18 β€’ 19:40 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ash Wednesday: see what opens and what closes in Fortaleza

The article informs about the operational changes in Fortaleza on Ash Wednesday following the intense Carnival celebrations, indicating that it's not a public holiday but a day with optional work for public servants.

Feb 18 β€’ 07:02 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

PF investigates leak of data from STF ministers; operation targets Federal Revenue employees

The Federal Police of Brazil has launched an operation against public servants for allegedly leaking confidential data of Supreme Court ministers and their relatives.

Feb 18 β€’ 00:27 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Federal workers must return to offices, but unclear if space available

The Canadian federal government is increasing in-office work requirements for public servants, while concerns about sufficient office space persist amidst a significant increase in workforce size since the pandemic.

Feb 17 β€’ 22:14 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Moraes says PF investigation points to 'multiple illegal accesses' to data of ministers and relatives

The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil reported illegal access to the financial data of ministers and their families following a Federal Police operation targeting public servants.

Feb 17 β€’ 15:44 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Moraes decrees the lifting of bank secrecy of suspects to investigate the sale of data from STF ministers

Brazil's Minister Alexandre de Moraes has authorized the lifting of bank secrecy for suspects in an investigation into the sale of data regarding Supreme Court ministers and their families.

Feb 17 β€’ 13:57 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Unions Slam 9.8 Percent Gems Medical Aid Increase

Unions in South Africa are protesting a 9.8% increase in contributions to the Government Employees Medical Scheme, calling it unjustifiable and detrimental to public servants.

Feb 16 β€’ 14:25 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

TJ-SP denies compensation to employee attacked with a hoe handle by a colleague on the coast of SP

The SΓ£o Paulo Court of Justice denied a 103,400 BRL compensation claim from a truck driver who was attacked with a hoe handle by a public security guard in ItanhaΓ©m, citing personal motives rather than public duty.

Feb 16 β€’ 09:24 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Public Service: Six Percent - This Pay Rise Is No Reason for Officials Bashing

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.

Feb 14 β€’ 12:26 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Public Service: Six Percent: This Salary Increase Is No Reason for Bashing Civil Servants

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.

Feb 14 β€’ 12:26 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
Crime & Justice

The law enforcement decided not to investigate Karolis Ε½ukauskas for the theft of the Speaker of Parliament's identity

Lithuanian law enforcement has decided not to pursue an investigation into Karolis Ε½ukauskas for assumed identity theft of the parliament speaker, citing insufficient evidence of a crime.

Feb 14 β€’ 07:24 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026: Amazonas Government Declares Optional Days for Public Servants During Three Days of Celebration

The Amazonas government has declared optional leave for public servants from February 16-18, 2026, to accommodate Carnival celebrations.

Feb 13 β€’ 00:14 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

CearΓ‘ grants a holiday to public servants during the 2026 carnival, announces governor

The governor of CearΓ‘, Elmano de Freitas, announced that state employees will have a holiday during the 2026 carnival.

Feb 12 β€’ 20:45 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

ASF launches new system to monitor that federal dependencies correct irregularities

The Superior Audit Office of the Federation (ASF) introduced a new system aimed at helping public servants correct irregularities in federal agencies.

Feb 12 β€’ 19:44 UTC

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