CSC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 17

: The primary purpose is to amend the provision on maternity leave in the Manual on Leave Administration Course for Effectiveness (LACE), clarifying rules on the commuted money value of unexpired maternity leave and conditions for returning to work early.
: The maternity leave law, being social legislation, should be accorded liberal interpretation and, in case of doubt, resolved in favor of those whom the law intends to benefit.
: It states that the commuted money value of the unexpired portion of maternity leave need not be refunded.
: Yes, an employee may return to work before the expiration of her maternity leave provided she presents a medical certificate indicating she is physically fit to assume her duties.
: No, the employee is not required to refund the commuted money value of the unexpired portion of her maternity leave.
: She may receive the benefits under the maternity leave law plus the salary for actual services rendered from the day she reports back to work.
: The maternity leave period mentioned is sixty (60) days.
: She must present a medical certificate indicating she is physically fit to resume duty.
: No, all previous rulings and issuances inconsistent with this memorandum are superseded by this circular.
: It took effect upon approval, which was adopted on May 17, 1991.