ent Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the Re-Employment Bill, formally delivering on a key pledge of his administration to allow public sector employees to continue working up to the age of 75.
The legislation was passed during the first extraordinary sitting of the People’s Majlis, held on Monday, 5 January 2026, outside the Majlis’s regular session schedule. With presidential ratification now complete, the bill establishes a clear legal basis for extending employment in the public service beyond the current retirement age.
Under the new law, state employees may remain in service beyond the pensionable age of 65, up to a maximum of 75 years, subject to eligibility requirements and procedures set out in the re-employment framework. The legislation also provides for the re-employment of individuals who were required to retire upon reaching 65 during the seven years prior to the bill’s enactment.
The scope of the law covers those currently employed in, or previously employed by, the public service. However, it excludes members of the armed forces and police, judges, and individuals appointed under the Constitution or other specific laws.
Government officials say the bill is intended to retain experienced professionals within the public sector, ease workforce gaps, and provide greater flexibility for employees who wish to continue serving beyond the traditional retirement age.
The Re-Employment Act is scheduled to come into force within 30 days of its ratification and publication in the Government Gazette, marking a significant change to public service employment policy in the Maldives.
