Civil Service Commission (CSC) has amended its regulations to allow civil servants who are parents of children with disabilities to work from home upon request.

The amendment, issued today, permits eligible government employees to perform their duties outside the office, subject to specified conditions.

Under the revised regulation, approval to work remotely must be supported by a written statement from a registered health professional detailing the extent to which the child’s disability requires assistance with daily living activities.

According to the amendment, Level 1 parents may be permitted to work fully from home. Parents in Levels 2 and 3 may also be allowed to work remotely where it is necessary for them to be with the child.

The child must be registered in the national Register of Persons with Disabilities. Eligible parents include the mother, father or legal guardian.

The amendment outlines procedures for approving remote work, determining buffer time and granting additional flexibility.

Employees who are unable to report to the office at the scheduled start time will be given a one-hour buffer period. During this time, they may adjust their reporting time accordingly.

In addition to the standard 30-minute break, offices may grant extra time where required for responsibilities related to the child’s care.

President Dr  Mohamed Muizzu previously announced in his presidential address at the opening of Parliament that parents employed in the civil service would be permitted to work from home beginning next month.