Kyrgyzstan Debates Whether Pensioner Teachers Should Yield Jobs to Younger Staff

The question of working pensioners, particularly teachers, is being raised again in Kyrgyzstan. A local official noted that retired teachers, after salary increases, are reluctant to leave their positions, hindering employment for young specialists. The current labor code does not permit dismissal solely based on retirement age. President Sapar Japarov has instructed the Ministry of Education to explore legislative changes if demand from young specialists is high.

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