Sick days increased almost 14 per cent when public servants returned to office three days a week | Unpublished
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Author: Matteo Cimellaro
Publication Date: November 18, 2025 - 04:00

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Sick days increased almost 14 per cent when public servants returned to office three days a week

November 18, 2025
The number of sick days public servants took during the month they were forced back to the office three days a week rose significantly compared to the same period in previous years. Read More


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