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What is the ruling on working in a government hospital by attending three out of six days, with the head of the department signing for the remaining days, and receiving a full salary, in light of the Directorate's demand for full attendance? Is the alternative full commitment or working for half pay in exchange for half-time?

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Employees are required to observe full working hours, even if they do not have assigned tasks throughout the entire time. Falsifying attendance signatures is not permissible, nor is it lawful for an employee to take full salary while being absent from work for some days without the permission of the responsible management.

Therefore, the employee must either observe all working hours, or propose to the responsible management to work some days in exchange for a portion of the salary. If the management agrees to this, then it is permissible for her.

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