Amendment of Section 11, Rule XVI of the Omnibus Rules Implementing Book V of the Administrative Code of 1987
The CSC Memorandum Circular No. 22-02 amends the maternity leave provisions for female government employees in the Philippines. Under the new rules, women with two or more years of service are entitled to 60 days of maternity leave with full pay, while those with one to less than two years of service receive a prorated leave. All female employees, regardless of marital status, can take maternity leave for each pregnancy, and the leave must be taken continuously within the delivery period. Additionally, women with pending administrative cases or those under contractual employment are also eligible for maternity leave benefits. Employees may return to work early if they present a medical certificate confirming their fitness for duty, without needing to refund any unutilized leave.
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- What is Amendment of Section 11, Rule XVI of the Omnibus Rules Implementing Book V of the Administrative Code of 1987 about?
- The CSC Memorandum Circular No. 22-02 amends the maternity leave provisions for female government employees in the Philippines. Under the new rules, women with two or more years of service are entitled to 60 days of maternity leave with full pay, while those with one to less than two years of service receive a prorated leave. All female employees, regardless of marital status, can take maternity leave for each pregnancy, and the leave must be taken continuously within the delivery period. Additionally, women with pending administrative cases or those under contractual employment are also eligible for maternity leave benefits. Employees may return to work early if they present a medical certificate confirming their fitness for duty, without needing to refund any unutilized leave.
- What type of law is CSC Memorandum Circular No. 22-02?
- Amendment of Section 11, Rule XVI of the Omnibus Rules Implementing Book V of the Administrative Code of 1987 (CSC Memorandum Circular No. 22-02) is a Philippine Implementing Rules and Regulations enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Amendment of Section 11, Rule XVI of the Omnibus Rules Implementing Book V of the Administrative Code of 1987 enacted?
- Amendment of Section 11, Rule XVI of the Omnibus Rules Implementing Book V of the Administrative Code of 1987 (CSC Memorandum Circular No. 22-02) was enacted on Oct 23, 2002.
- What is the citation for Amendment of Section 11, Rule XVI of the Omnibus Rules Implementing Book V of the Administrative Code of 1987?
- Amendment of Section 11, Rule XVI of the Omnibus Rules Implementing Book V of the Administrative Code of 1987, CSC Memorandum Circular No. 22-02, Oct 23, 2002 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- CSC Memorandum Circular No. 22-02
- Date Enacted
- Subcategory
- Civil Service
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
October 23, 2002
CSC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 22-02
| TO | : | All Heads of Departments, Bureaus and Agencies of the National and Local Governments, Including Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations, State Colleges and Universities |
| SUBJECT | : | Amendment of Section 11, Rule XVI of the Omnibus Rules Implementing Book V of the Administrative Code of 1987 |
Pursuant to CSC Resolution No. 021420 dated October 22, 2002, the Commission has amended the maternity leave rules under Rule XVI of the Omnibus Civil Service Rules Implementing Book V of the Administrative Code of 1987 (Executive Order No. 292), to read as follows:
"Section 11. Conditions for the grant of maternity leave. — Every woman in the government service who has rendered an aggregate of two (2) or more years of service, shall, in addition to the vacation and sick leave granted to her, be entitled to maternity leave of sixty (60) calendar days with full pay.
"Maternity leave of those who have rendered one (1) year or more but less than two (2) years of service shall be computed in proportion to their length of service, provided, that those who have served for less than one (1) year shall be entitled to 60 days maternity leave with half pay.
"It is understood that enjoyment of maternity leave cannot be deferred but should be enjoyed within the actual period of delivery in a continuous and uninterrupted manner not exceeding 60 calendar days.
"Section 13. Every woman, married or unmarried, may be granted maternity leave more than once a year. — Maternity leave shall be granted to female employees in every instance of pregnancy irrespective of its frequency."
"Section 14. Every married or unmarried woman may go on maternity leave for less than sixty (60) days. — When a female employee wants to report back to duty before the expiration of her maternity leave, she may be allowed to do so provided she presents a medical certificate that she is physically fit to assume the duties of her position.
"The commuted money value of the unexpired portion of the leave need not be refunded and that when the employee returns to work before the expiration of her maternity leave, she may receive both the benefits granted under the maternity leave law and the salary for actual services rendered effective the day she reports for work.
"Section 17. Maternity leave of a female employee with pending administrative case. — Every woman employee in the government service is entitled to maternity leave of absence with pay even if she has a pending administrative case. CacEID
"Section 18. Maternity leave of contractual employees. — All contractual female employees whether or not receiving 20% premium on their salary shall be entitled to maternity leave benefits like regular employees in accordance with the provisions of Section 11 hereof."
Please be guided accordingly.
(SGD). KARINA CONSTANTINO-DAVIDChairmanCivil Service Commission
Cite This Law
Amendment of Section 11, Rule XVI of the Omnibus Rules Implementing Book V of the Administrative Code of 1987, CSC Memorandum Circular No. 22-02, Oct 23, 2002 (Philippines)
Amendment of Section 11, Rule XVI of the Omnibus Rules Implementing Book V of the Administrative Code of 1987, CSC Memorandum Circular No. 22-02 (Phil. 2002)
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