Member of the Parliamentary Legal Committee Mohammed al-Khafaji has revealed new details about the proposed long-term leave law for state employees, saying it could provide greater flexibility and more options for workers across government institutions.
According to Al-Khafaji, the draft law would allow state employees to take extended leave periods ranging from six months to five years, based on specific legal conditions and regulations.
He explained that the law is designed to address several administrative and employment-related challenges while giving employees the opportunity to take long-term leave for personal, family, educational, or other legitimate reasons.
Al-Khafaji said the proposed legislation offers multiple benefits and would create a clear legal process for granting extended leave without causing confusion or inconsistencies within government departments.
He also revealed that a number of members of parliament are actively working to accelerate the passage of the law. According to him, there is strong parliamentary support for including the bill among the key legislative priorities during the upcoming parliamentary sessions.
The law, if approved, would establish a clear legal framework that protects the rights of employees while ensuring that state institutions can continue to meet their operational needs and maintain workplace stability.
Supporters of the proposal believe it could help modernize employment regulations in the public sector by providing workers with more flexibility while maintaining proper oversight and accountability within government institutions.
