Proposal to drop unpaid overtime for police, fire services

Police, firemen and other emergency service workers will no longer have to work for 150 extra hours a year without any extra compensation or time off under proposed changes drawn up by the Ministry of Interior. The changes have been submitted for inter-ministerial consultation. Changes would also pave the way for higher payments for joining up, which the ministry argues is needed to attract a wider range of candidates and improve the services.

Author: Chris Johnstone