DPSM, civil servants lock horns on COVID-19 risk allowance
Friday, October 16, 2020
The two sides are divided over the definition of ‘frontline worker’ with the Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) arguing that these are workers also classified as ‘essential service’ whose absence could result in loss of life or danger to the public from COVID-19.
Unions, on the other hand, say frontline workers include everyone from ambulance, theatre, intensive care services, hospital and ward services to those working in kitchens, hospital laundry, potable water services, waste water management, scientific services, counselling and many others.
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...