SLSU University Code
Creation: 2009
BOR Resolution No. 754, s.2010.
Revision: From December 16, 2019 to 2023
Note: A series of revisions have been conducted by the working committee on each book. Currently, the revision is on its final phase.
Book II: Administrative Affairs
Chapter II: Leave Privileges
Article 148. Definition of Terms
d. Maternity Leave refers to leave of absence granted to female government employees legally entitled thereto in addition to vacation and sick leave. The primary interest or purpose of granting maternity leave is to extend working mothers some measures of financial help and to provide her period of rest and recuperation in connection with her pregnancy.
Article 151. Maternity Leave
a. Every woman in the government service who has rendered an aggregate of two (2) or more years of service, shall, in addition to the vacation and sick leave granted to her, be entitled to maternity leave of sixty (60) calendar days with full pay. In the case of those in the teaching profession, maternity benefits can be availed of even if the period of delivery occurs during the long vacation, in which case, both the maternity benefits and the proportional vacation pay shall be received by the teacher concerned. Maternity leave of those who have rendered one (1) year or more but less than two (2) years of service shall be computed in proportion to their length of service, provided, that those who have served for less than one (1) year shall be entitled to 60-day maternity leave with half pay. It is understood that enjoyment of maternity leave cannot be deferred but it should be availed of either before or after the actual period of delivery in a continuous and uninterrupted manner, not exceeding 60 calendar days. (Amended by CSC Resolution No. 040740).
b. Formula for the computation of maternity leave. Employees who have rendered less than two (2) years of service may only receive full pay for a number of days based on the ratio of 60 days to two years of service. Where: y = the no. of days in the service, X = the no. of days to be paid.
c. Every Woman, Married or Unmarried, May Be Granted Maternity Leave More Than Once a Year. Maternity leave shall be granted to female employees in every instance of pregnancy irrespective of its frequency. (As amended by CSC Resolution No. 021420)
d. Every Married or Unmarried Woman May Go on Maternity Leave for Less Than Sixty (60) Days. When a female employee wants to report back to duty before the expiration of her maternity leave, she may be allowed to do so provided she presents a medical certificate that she is physically fit to assume the duties of her position. The commuted money value of the unexpired portion of the leave need not be refunded and that when the employee returns to work before the expiration of her maternity leave, she may receive both the benefits granted under the maternity leave law and the salary for actual services rendered effective the day she reports for work. (As amended by CSC Resolution No. 021420)
e. Maternity Leave with Pay May Be Granted Even If Delivery Occurs Just a Few Days After the Termination of An Employee’s Service. Maternity leave with pay may be granted even if the delivery occurs not more than 15 calendar days after the termination of an employee’s service as her right thereto has already accrued.
f. Maternity Leave of an Employee on Extended Leave of Absence Without Pay. If already entitled, a woman employee can still avail of sixty (60) days maternity leave with pay even if she is on extended leave of absence without pay.
g. Maternity Leave of Employee with Pending Administrative Case. Every woman employee in the government service is entitled to maternity leave of absence with pay even if she has a pending administrative case. (as amended by CSC Resolution No. 021420)
h. Maternity Leave of Contractual Employees. All contractual female employees whether or not received 20% premium on their salary shall be entitled to maternity leave benefits like a regular employees.
i. Maternity Leave for Adoptive Mother. Pursuant to Section 34 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 8552, otherwise known as the Domestic Adoption Act of 1998, maternity benefit shall be given to the adoptive mother, with respect to the adopted child, if the adoptee is below seven (7) years of age as of the date the child is placed with the adoptive parents through the Pre-adoptive Placement Authority issued by the Department of Social Welfare and Development.