Nagaland Health department warns truant employees

• KOHIMA — Nagaland's Health department has issued a warning to its employees for indulging in unauthorised absence at work—by invoking the 'no work, no pay' rule in the department.
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• The order was issued on Monday after the employees were found indulging in unauthorised absence, unauthorised rotational duty, unauthorised leave and failing to perform duties, affecting the functioning of the state’s healthcare system.
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• “It has been observed that employees of various establishments under the department are indulging in unauthorised absence from duty, unauthorised rotational duty, unauthorised leave, failure to perform duties (sic), etc., which is affecting delivery of services and the overall functioning of the healthcare system,” stated the order issued by Dr. Mereninla Senlem, Director of Health & Family Welfare.
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• She directed the employees to report for duty and remain on duty as scheduled, unless properly authorised or notified otherwise.

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• "Non-compliance by any employee shall be subject to disciplinary action as deemed fit, including 'No Work No Pay'," the order warned.
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• The director further asked all the heads of offices under the department to ensure regular attendance of all employees and to strictly enforce the ‘no work, no pay policy.'