Sick Leave Provisions in Addition to Vacation Leave
- Sick leave is granted additionally to the vacation leave entitlement under this law.
- The right to sick leave applies to the same class of regularly and permanently appointed officers and employees as vacation leave.
- Entitlement is fifteen days of sick leave with full pay per year of service, inclusive of Sundays and holidays.
- Sick leave may be granted by the President, Department or independent office head, or municipal chief of office only for illness of the employee or immediate family members.
- Sick leave is not granted for disorders or absences caused by vice, immoral habits, intemperance, or willful misconduct.
Scope and Application
- The Act covers all eligible government officers and employees in the defined government units, except for specific exclusions under the mentioned Administrative Code sections.
- Applies uniformly to officials and employees in national, provincial, city, and municipal government employment structures.
Authority to Grant Leave
- Leave is granted at the discretion of the highest official relevant to the government unit (President for national, heads of departments, or municipal chiefs for local units).
Effective Date
- The legislation took effect immediately upon its approval date, June 18, 1939, enacted without executive approval.