Belgian officials are to be docked for time they spend smoking outside their workplaces because the puffing fonctionnaires have been told they are "are bad for the image" of the civil service.
Over 18,000 officials working for the Walloon, French-speaking regional authorities in federal Belgium, have been told that they will disciplined if they are seen smoking in public and that their salaries will be docked for the time they spend on cigarette breaks.
"The presence of officials smoking outside offices is not likely to give a positive image to our administration," said a letter sent to all staff.
"Officials are invited to smoke in the courtyards of buildings or car parks out of the sight of passers-by. Failure to comply could result in disciplinary proceedings." Full story...
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Over 18,000 officials working for the Walloon, French-speaking regional authorities in federal Belgium, have been told that they will disciplined if they are seen smoking in public and that their salaries will be docked for the time they spend on cigarette breaks.
"The presence of officials smoking outside offices is not likely to give a positive image to our administration," said a letter sent to all staff.
"Officials are invited to smoke in the courtyards of buildings or car parks out of the sight of passers-by. Failure to comply could result in disciplinary proceedings." Full story...
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