Legal Basis and Policy Rationale
- The policy is grounded on RA 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees) which mandates strict observance of regular office hours to promote work ethics and discipline.
- It is also based on Section 12, Book V of the Administrative Code of 1987, which decentralizes personnel functions and delegates authority to respective departments and agencies to effectively exercise these functions.
- The CSC recognizes the need to enhance employee awareness on attendance and punctuality as keys to government efficiency and effectiveness.
Scope of Application
- Applies to all employees in the National Government, Local Government Units, GOCCs with Original Charters, and State Colleges and Universities.
- Heads of these entities are empowered to impose stricter attendance and punctuality rules beyond the minimum Civil Service standards.
Offenses and Penalties
- Violations of the internally prescribed attendance and punctuality rules shall be treated as "Violation of Reasonable Office Rules and Regulations."
- Penalties for these violations are progressive:
- First Offense: Reprimand
- Second Offense: Suspension for one (1) to thirty (30) days
- Third Offense: Dismissal from service
Implementation and Effectivity
- The memorandum circular implementing this policy takes effect immediately upon its issuance.
- The policy seeks to strengthen management's ability to enforce discipline and punctuality for improved government service delivery.