Title
Amendment on Maternity Leave Policy in Government
Law
Csc Memorandum Circular No. 17
Decision Date
May 17, 1991
The Civil Service Commission mandates a liberal interpretation of maternity leave provisions, allowing employees to return to work early without refunding unexpired leave benefits, provided they present a medical certificate confirming their fitness to work.
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Commission's Resolution on Commuted Money Value and Early Return to Work

  • The commuted monetary value of the unexpired portion of the maternity leave is not required to be refunded by the employee.
  • An employee returning to work before the expiration of her maternity leave may receive the maternity leave benefits.
  • The employee is also entitled to salary for actual services rendered from the day she reports back to work.

Amendment to the Manual on Leave Administration Course for Effectiveness (LACE)

  • Employees wishing to return to work before the end of their 60-day maternity leave must present a medical certificate confirming fitness to resume duties.
  • No refund of the unexpired maternity leave's commuted money value is necessary upon early return.
  • The employee will receive full maternity leave benefits plus salary for work performed from the early return date.

Supersession and Effectivity

  • This memorandum circular supersedes all prior rulings and issuances inconsistent with its provisions.
  • The circular took effect immediately upon approval on May 17, 1991.

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