Public service agents are bound by specific rights and duties justified by the nature of their work. The freedom of expression of a public sector agent is not considered in the same way as that of a private sector agent.
Public sector employers and agents may face the following issues:
- Can public sector agents express themselves freely in the public sphere? What are the limits? Can agent say everything on social networks? Which penalties can be taken in case of breach?
- Are agents obliged to follow continuous training? Do they have any rights towards the employer in this context?
- How does freedom of religion apply to public sector agents? How to deal with wearing religious symbols at work?
- Do public sector agents have the right to strike? Are there any limits?
- Can a public sector agent carry out a complementary activity (as an agent or self-employed)? What are the applicable procedures and limits? Can the public employer refuse this complementary activity to be carried out?
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