QuestionsQuestions (CSC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 04)
An officer/employee is habitually absent if he incurs unauthorized absences exceeding the allowable 2.5 days monthly leave credit under the leave law for at least (a) three (3) months in a semester, or (b) three (3) consecutive months during the year.
It establishes that only unauthorized absences (not covered by allowable leave credits under the leave law) count, and that the threshold is more than 2.5 days per month.
Habitual absenteeism exists if the employee exceeds the threshold for at least three (3) months in a semester or for at least three (3) consecutive months during the year.
Heads of department/agencies are encouraged to verify the validity of the employee’s illness claim; if they are not satisfied with the reason for sick leave, they should disapprove the application for sick leave.
If the employee absent themselves from work before approval of their sick leave application, the case should be disapproved outright.
In the discretion of the Head of department/agency/office, any government physician may be authorized to conduct a spot check on employees who are supposed to be on sick leave.
Appropriate administrative cases shall be filed against them.
An employee is considered habitually tardy if he incurs tardiness, regardless of the number of minutes, ten (10) times a month for at least (a) two (2) months in a semester or (b) two (2) consecutive months during the year.
No. The Circular states that tardiness counts “regardless of the number of minutes.”
At least ten (10) times a month.
After due proceedings, the penalty is 6 months and 1 day to 1 year suspension without pay.
Dismissal from service.
“Due proceedings” are required before meting the penalty.
Not later than two (2) weeks after the end of every semester (June and December).
They shall oversee strict implementation and may prescribe their own internal rules and regulations on the use of bundy clock, logbook, pass slip, and/or application for leave.
Bundy clock, logbook, pass slip, and/or application for leave of absence.