The new rules regulate the working procedures for officials, allowing them to combine their primary service with certain types of activities subject to several restrictions. The changes were made to Decree No. 175 of June 4, 2025, "On political state positions, special state positions, and political municipal positions."
Permitted activities and conditions
According to the document, civil servants are permitted to receive remuneration for educational, scientific, expert, and other creative activities within their professional sphere. However, to exercise this right, two key conditions must be met:
- Obtaining consent from the person who appointed the employee to the position.
- Ensuring that the side job does not interfere with the performance of primary duties and does not create a conflict of interest.
The law also establishes the right of officials to participate in socially useful activities through public associations. This applies to organizations in fields such as:
- Healthcare
- Education
- Charity
- Volunteering
Leave protection and new rights
A significant innovation is the change in the procedure for using leave. Management no longer has the right to recall an employee from leave early without their personal consent. At the same time, readiness to return to work can be confirmed remotely—via telephone or digital communication tools.
Furthermore, the right to participate in the processes of preparation, review, and decision-making has now been officially included in the list of employees' rights.
