Salary Payment Frequency for Gov't Employees

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 312: Salary Payment Frequency for Gov't Employees

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Title Supreme Court: Salary Payment Frequency for Gov't Employees

Law: Executive Order No. 312

Decision Date: Dec 23, 1940

Executive Order No. 312, issued by President Carlos P. Garcia, mandates the weekly payment of salaries for government officials and employees in order to eliminate the practice of partial salary withdrawals before pay days.

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Background and Purpose

Prior to this order, salaries were paid twice a month.
The twice-a-month system led to a common practice where employees drew partial salaries before official payday.
The change aims to eliminate this practice while minimizing inconvenience to government personnel.

Scope and Applicability

The directive applies to all government officials and employees.
It explicitly includes employees working under government-owned or controlled corporations.

Legal Authority and Effectivity

The order is issued by the President of the Philippines under the legal powers vested in him.
It took effect starting August 1, 1958.

Administrative Provisions

By specifying payment frequency, the Executive Order standardizes salary disbursement schedules.

Signatories and Formality

The order was signed by President Carlos P. Garcia.
The Executive Secretary, Juan C. Pajo, also authenticated the order.

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