Limitation on Accumulated Leave
- The total leave (vacation and sick combined) that can be accumulated by any government officer or employee is capped at ten months.
Discretionary Commutation by Department Head
- The Department Head may authorize commutation of salary equivalent to the leave period for appointed officers, employees, teachers, or laborers.
- Payment should be made on or before the start of the leave and charged to the fund from which the salary is normally paid.
Reemployment Restrictions After Leave Commutation
- Persons whose leave has been commuted upon separation from government service cannot be reappointed or reemployed before the expiration of the commuted leave period.
- Early reappointment or reemployment is possible only if the employee refunds the monetary value of the unexpired portion of the commuted leave.
Implementation
- The Act takes effect immediately upon approval, ensuring the amendment to the Administrative Code regarding leave accumulation and commutation is enforceable from that time.