1. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 1 General Office Rules and Regulations (PSA Employee Handbook) PAMELA ABEGAEL P. MORALES Administrative Officer IV RSSO 04A-CRASD 05 September 2023 Paseo Premier Hotel, Sta. Rosa, Laguna General Office Rules and Regulations

2. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 2 RULE 1. General Office Conduct and Behavior General Office Rules and Regulations courtesy honesty respect for the rights of others promptness of action devotion to duty loyalty to the service

3. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 3 RULE 2. Regular Working Hours Pursuant to PSA Office Memorandum No. 2023-32 dated 03 January 2023, applicable Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) may be adopted by eligible PSA officials and personnel holding permanent, conterminous positions, and COSWs who are officed-based. General Office Rules and Regulations

4. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 4 RULE 2. Regular Working Hours The FWA is applicable during: General Office Rules and Regulations

5. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 5 RULE 2. Regular Working Hours Flexible Work Arrangements: A.Flexi-place a.Work from home b.Work from satellite office c.Work from another fixed place B.Compressed Workweek C.Skeleton Workforce D.Work Shifting E.Flexitime (On-site) F.Combination of FWA General Office Rules and Regulations

6. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 6 RULE 2. Regular Working Hours General Office Rules and Regulations

7. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 7 RULE 3. Lunch and Snack Breaks General Office Rules and Regulations 15-minute LUNCH TIME 1-hour

8. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 8 RULE 4. Time and Daily Time Attendance Records The entry of services or the actual arrival and departure (time in and time out) of officials and employees are to be recorded in the Biometrics Machine (BM) and reflected in the prescribed Daily Time Record (DTR). An Alternative Log Book of Attendance (ALBA) is available at the Security Officer desk to serve as documentary evidence when the attendance device breaks down. However, DTR or Biometric Printout (BPO) with entries copied only from logbook will not be accepted when all mentioned devices are functional. General Office Rules and Regulations

9. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 9 RULE 4. Time and Daily Time Attendance Records An official or employee is to enter the break-in and break-out during the noon break, anytime between 12:00PM to 12:59PM. Key officials who are appointed by the President of the Philippines namely, NSCRG, DNSs, ANSs, Service Directors, Regional Directors, or such other higher Officials thereof and other Presidential appointees need not to punch in the Bundy clock or at BM of their attendance; but, all absences of such higher officials and their whereabouts are to be recorded by their Executive Assistants/Secretaries through Annex H – Monthly Schedule of Office Related Activities and Functions (MSORAF) General Office Rules and Regulations

10. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 10 RULE 5. Attendance and Punctuality General Office Rules and Regulations Public service demands that every official and employee to devote their time to the office except when prevented by illness or other justifiable causes. Frequent absences and irregularity in attendance including reporting late or leaving the office early in any given month is a cause for disciplinary action.

11. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 11 RULE 5. Attendance and Punctuality Memorandum Circular No. 4 Series of 1991 of the CSC states that an officer or employee is considered habitually absent if he/she incurs unauthorized absences exceeding the allowable 2.5 days monthly leave credit under the Leave Law for at least three (3) months in a semester or at least three (3) consecutive months during the year. An official or employee who is continuously absent without leave (AWOL) for at least thirty (30) calendar days shall be separated from the service without prior notice. General Office Rules and Regulations

12. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 12 RULE 6. Tardiness and Undertime One is considered tardy when he/she fails to arrive at a time set. Tardiness is lack of punctuality or not arriving on time while undertime is working less than the full time or the required minimum working hours in a day. Habitual Tardiness is an attendance infraction wherein officers and employees incur tardiness and/or undertime, regardless of the number of minutes per day, ten (10) times a month for at least two (2) consecutive months during the year, or for at least two (2) months in a semester which shall be subject to disciplinary sanctions. General Office Rules and Regulations

13. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 13 RULE 6. Tardiness and Undertime Undertime is an attendance infraction wherein officers and employees incurs undertime, regardless of the number of minutes/hours, ten (10) times a month for at least two (2) months in a semester or at least two (2) consecutive months during the year and shall be liable for Simple Misconduct and/or Conduct Prejudicial to the Best Interest of the Service, as the case may be. General Office Rules and Regulations

14. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 14 RULE 6. Tardiness and Undertime Half-day absence is incurred when an official or employee is absent in the morning (considered to be tardy) or absent in the afternoon (considered undertime). Both are subject to the provisions on Habitual Tardiness and Undertime. General Office Rules and Regulations

15. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 15 RULE 6. Tardiness and Undertime Tardiness, undertime, and personal pass are deducted from vacation leave credits and shall not be charged against sick leave credits unless the tardiness, undertime, or personal pass is for health reasons supported by medical certificate. Employees who fail to report for work for a fraction of one- fourth or more but less than three-fourths shall be considered as absent for one-half day and a fraction of three-fourths or more shall be counted as one (1) full day. General Office Rules and Regulations

16. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 16 RULE 7. Entitlements to Leave Benefits and Privileges General Office Rules and Regulations 15 days VL & SL

17. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 17 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 1. Sick Leave (SL) This leave refers to leave of absence/s granted only on account of sickness or disability on the part of the PSA officials or employees concerned or any member of his/her immediate family such as the spouse, children, parents, unmarried brothers and sisters and any relative dependent upon the employee for support. General Office Rules and Regulations

18. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 18 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 1. Sick Leave (SL) Application for SL in excess of five (5) successive days should be accompanied by a proper medical certificate. SL may be applied in advance, in cases where the official or employee will undergo medical examination or operation or advised to rest in view of ill health duly supported by a medical certificate. General Office Rules and Regulations

19. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 19 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 2. Vacation Leave (VL) This leave refers to leave of absence/s granted to PSA officials or employees for personal reasons. Application for vacation leave (VL) even for one (1) full day or more is to be submitted on the prescribed form (Application for Leave/CSC Form No. 6) for action by the NSCRG or duly authorized official five (5) days in advance, wherever possible, of the effective date of such leave. General Office Rules and Regulations

20. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 20 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 2. Vacation Leave (VL) The approval of VL for any reason other than illness of an official or employee or of any member of his family must be contingent upon the needs of the service. Hence, the grant of vacation leave shall be at the discretion of NSCRG or duly authorized official. General Office Rules and Regulations

21. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 21 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 3. Mandatory/Forced Leave All PSA officials and employees with ten (10) days or more vacation leave credits are to be required to go on vacation leave whether continuous or intermittent for a minimum of five (5) working days annually under the following conditions: General Office Rules and Regulations

22. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 22 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 3. Mandatory/Forced Leave a.The mandatory annual five-day vacation leave shall be forfeited if not availed during the year. However, in cases where the scheduled leave has been cancelled in the exigency of the service by the NSCRG, the scheduled leave not enjoyed shall no longer be deducted from the total accumulated vacation leave. General Office Rules and Regulations

23. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 23 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 3. Mandatory/Forced Leave b.Those with accumulated vacation leave credits of less than ten (10) days shall have the option to go on forced leave or not. However, the officials and employees with accumulated vacation leave of 15 days who availed of monetization for ten (10) days shall still be required to go on forced leave. General Office Rules and Regulations

24. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 24 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 4. Special Leave Privileges Special Leave Privileges are leave of absences that PSA officials and employees may avail of for a maximum of three (3) days annually. This is in addition to vacation, sick, maternity, paternity, solo parent, and special emergency leaves to mark personal milestone and/or to attend to filial and domestic responsibilities to his/ her immediate families such as spouse, children, parents, unmarried brothers and sisters or any relative living under the same roof or dependent upon the employee for support. General Office Rules and Regulations

25. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 25 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 4. Special Leave Privileges PSA officials and employees are granted the following special leave privileges subject to the following conditions: Personal Milestones Parental Obligation Filial Obligation Domestic Emergencies Personal Transactions Relocation Leave Calamity, Accident, or Hospitalization Leave General Office Rules and Regulations

26. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 26 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 4. Special Leave Privileges An employee can still avail his/her birthday or wedding anniversary leave if such occasion falls on either a Saturday, Sunday, or Holiday, either before or after the occasion. Pursuant to CSC MC No. 41, s. 1998, this leave shall be filed for at least one (1) week prior to its availment, except on emergency cases. General Office Rules and Regulations

27. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 27 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 5. Special Emergency Leave The special emergency leave shall be granted to employees directly affected by all-natural calamities/disasters that occurred after typhoon “Ondoy”. The grant of special emergency leave shall be based on the declaration of state calamity by the President of the Philippines or by the Local Sanggunian. General Office Rules and Regulations

28. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 28 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 5. Special Emergency Leave However, in case specific area was not declared under state of calamity but nonetheless severely affected by the national calamity/disaster, the head of the agency in the exercise of his/her sound discretion, may grant the special emergency leave to affected employees based on proof or evidence presented or news account. General Office Rules and Regulations

29. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 29 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 5. Special Emergency Leave The special emergency leave shall be applied for a maximum of five (5) days in a year. The said leave can be used in a continuous or on staggered basis and non- commutative and non-cumulative. This leave may be availed of within 30 days from the actual occurrence of the natural calamity. General Office Rules and Regulations

30. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 30 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 6. Rehabilitation Privilege for Job-related Injuries PSA officials and employees may be entitled to the Rehabilitation Privilege for a maximum period of six (6) months for wounds and/or injuries sustained while in the performance of official duties. Illness or sickness resulting from or aggravated by working conditions or environment cannot be a basis for availing of the rehabilitation leave. General Office Rules and Regulations

31. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 31 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 6. Rehabilitation Privilege for Job-related Injuries The same privilege maybe extended to PSA official or employee in situations where the official or employee meets an accident while engaged in activities inherent to the performance of his/her duties, including being on Official Business (OB), Official Travel, Authorized Overtime, Detail Order, and Special Assignments Order. General Office Rules and Regulations

32. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 32 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 6. Rehabilitation Privilege for Job-related Injuries Injuries from accidents that occurred while the official or employee is going to work and going home from work may be considered sustained while in the performance of official duties. The NSCRG, in the exercise of sound discretion, shall examine and consider the prevailing or circumstantial factors/conditions of the PSA official or employee who intends to avail himself/herself of the rehabilitation leave. General Office Rules and Regulations

33. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 33 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 6. Rehabilitation Privilege for Job-related Injuries Absence due to Rehabilitation Leave shall not be charged against the concerned employee’s SL or VL credits, if any. However, an official or employee while on this leave does not earn leave credits and accumulate SL and VL. General Office Rules and Regulations

34. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 34 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 6. Rehabilitation Privilege for Job-related Injuries PSA officials and employees availing of the rehabilitation leave shall receive their salaries and regular benefits such Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (PERA), Additional Compensation (AdCom), year-end bonus, and cash gift except Representation and Transportation Allowance (RATA) as mandated by law. General Office Rules and Regulations

35. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 35 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 6. Rehabilitation Privilege for Job-related Injuries Claimants are also entitled to reimbursement for first aid expenses (basic medical treatment immediately given to a person hurt in an accident), preferably in government facilities. Reimbursement is subject to the availability of funds and shall not exceed P5,000.00. General Office Rules and Regulations

36. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 36 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 6. Rehabilitation Privilege for Job-related Injuries The duration, frequency, and terms of availing of the rehabilitation privilege leave shall be based on the recommendation of the medical authority. General Office Rules and Regulations

37. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 37 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 6. Rehabilitation Privilege for Job-related Injuries Application is to be submitted within one (1) week from the time of the accident except when a longer period is warranted. It may be made by PSA official or employee or by any member of his/her family. General Office Rules and Regulations

38. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 38 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 6. Rehabilitation Privilege for Job-related Injuries Documentary requirements are: a.Letter from concerned employee addressed to NSCRG; b.Application for Leave (CSC Form No. 6); c.Medical Certificate; and d.Police Report, if any A medical clearance is to be submitted before going back to work. General Office Rules and Regulations

39. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 39 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 7. Parental Leave to Solo Parent/RA No. 8972 This leave benefit is granted to a PSA solo parent to enable him/her to perform parental duties and responsibilities where physical presence is required. General Office Rules and Regulations

40. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 40 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 7. Parental Leave to Solo Parent/RA No. 8972 The parental leave of not more than seven (7) working days every year shall be granted to any solo parent employee subject to the following conditions: a.The solo parent must have rendered government service for at least one (1) year, whether continuous or broken, reckoned at the time of R.A. 8972 on 22 September 2002 and regardless of employment status. General Office Rules and Regulations

41. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 41 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 7. Parental Leave to Solo Parent/RA No. 8972 b.The parental leave shall be availed of every year and not convertible to cash unless specifically agreed upon previously; forfeited if not availed within the year. c.The parental leave shall be availed on a staggered or continuous basis subject to the approval of the head of agency/office. General Office Rules and Regulations

42. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 42 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 7. Parental Leave to Solo Parent/RA No. 8972 Application must be submitted at least one (1) week prior its availment, except in emergency cases. Documentary requirements are: a.Application for Leave (CSC Form No. 6); b.Solo Parent I.D (valid for 1 year from issuance and renewable yearly issued by the Local Government Unit; c.Birth Certificate of the child/children d.Medical Certificate, if necessary General Office Rules and Regulations

43. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 43 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 8. 105 Expanded Maternity Leave/RA No. 11210 PSA female workers regardless of civil status, employment status, length of service, legitimacy of the child, and mode of delivery (normal/caesarian) shall be granted 105 days of maternity leave with full pay, and additional 15 days with full pay in case the PSA female worker qualifies as a solo parent under Republic Act No. 8972 or the “Solo Parents Welfare Act of 2000”. General Office Rules and Regulations

44. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 44 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 8. 105 Expanded Maternity Leave/RA No. 11210 Manner of Enjoyment of the Benefit – Enjoyment of maternity leave cannot be deferred but should be availed of either before or after the actual period of delivery in a continuous and uninterrupted manner and such that: in cases of live childbirth, 105 days with full pay or miscarriage or emergency termination of pregnancy, 60 days leave shall be granted. General Office Rules and Regulations

45. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 45 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 8. 105 Expanded Maternity Leave/RA No. 11210 Extended Maternity Leave – In cases of live childbirth, an additional maternity leave of 30 days, without pay, can be availed of, at the option that the PSA female worker uses her earned sick leave credits for extended leave with pay. In case the sick leave credits are exhausted, the vacation leave credits may be used. Provided that the PSA shall be given a written notice at least 45 days before the end of the PSA female worker’s maternity leave or subsequent notice in case of emergency. The extended maternity leave without pay shall not be considered as gap in service. General Office Rules and Regulations

46. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 46 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 8. 105 Expanded Maternity Leave/RA No. 11210 Frequency of the Grant – Maternity Leave shall be granted to a qualified PSA female worker in every instance of pregnancy, miscarriage, or emergency termination of pregnancy regardless of frequency. General Office Rules and Regulations

47. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 47 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 8. 105 Expanded Maternity Leave/RA No. 11210 Notice of Pregnancy and Application for Maternity – The PSA female worker shall give prior notice to the NCRSG of her availment of maternity leave at least 30 days in advance, whenever possible, specifying the effective date of the leave. The PSA female worker shall use the application for leave form (CSC Form No. 6) in the filing of the maternity leave application, supported by a medical certificate. General Office Rules and Regulations

48. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 48 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 8. 105 Expanded Maternity Leave/RA No. 11210 Allocation to the Child’s Father or Alternate Caregiver – A PSA female worker entitled to maternity leave benefits may, at her option to allocate up to seven (7) days of said benefits to the father of the child, whether the same is married to the female worker or in case of death, absence, or incapacity of the child’s father the female worker may allocate to an alternate caregiver which is over and above the Paternity Leave Act of 1996. General Office Rules and Regulations

49. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 49 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 8. 105 Expanded Maternity Leave/RA No. 11210 Allocation of Maternity Leave Credits for Female Workers in the Public Sector – In case the female worker avails of the option to allocate, she shall submit a written notice to the head of agency or the head of agency authorized representative, with her application for maternity leave. In case full pay has given to the female worker, the father of the child or the alternate caregiver, as the case maybe, shall only be excused from work (leave without pay). The leave without pay shall not be considered as gap in service. General Office Rules and Regulations

50. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 50 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 9. Paternity Leave /RA No. 8187 This leave refers to the privilege granted to a married male employee seven (7) days while continuing to earn the compensation therefor, on the condition that his legitimate spouse has delivered a child or suffered a miscarriage. - first four (4) deliveries of the legitimate spouse - shall be availed of not later than 60 days after the date of the child’s delivery General Office Rules and Regulations

51. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 51 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 9. Paternity Leave /RA No. 8187 Documentary requirements are: a.Application for Leave (CSC Form No. 6); b.Marriage Certificate; c.Birth Certificate of the child/children or Medical Certificate of the Spouse General Office Rules and Regulations

52. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 52 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 10. Special Leave Benefit for Women (Magna Carta of Women) Any PSA female employee, regardless of age and civil status shall be entitled to a special leave of a maximum of two months (2) with full pay based on her gross monthly compensation, provided that she has rendered at least six (6) months aggregate service in any or various government agencies for the last 12 months prior to undergoing surgery for gynecological disorders. General Office Rules and Regulations

53. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 53 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 10. Special Leave Benefit for Women (Magna Carta of Women) This special privilege leave benefit may be filed for in advance at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled date of the gynecological surgery that will be undergone by the employee. General Office Rules and Regulations

54. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 54 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 11. Ten-Day Leave (RA No. 9262) Any woman employee in the government service, regardless of employment status and/or whose child is a victim of violence and whose age is below 18 or above 18, but unable to care for oneself, is entitled to 10 days leave. General Office Rules and Regulations

55. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 55 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 11. Ten-Day Leave (RA No. 9262) It may be on continuous or intermittent manner to cover the days they must attend to medical and legal concerns. It is non-cumulative and non-convertible to cash. Leave not availed considered wave. General Office Rules and Regulations

56. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 56 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 11. Ten-Day Leave (RA No. 9262) The application for leave shall be filed whenever applicable, before the actual leave of absence or immediately upon the woman employee’s return from such leave with any of the following documents: a.Barangay Protection Order (BPO); b.Temporary/Permanent Protection Order (TPO/PPO) from court; c.Certification issued by Punong Barangay/Kagawad, Prosecutor or the Clerk of Court that the application for the Protection Order has been filed with barangay/court; or d.Police report specifying the details of the violence on the victim and medical certificate General Office Rules and Regulations

57. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 57 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 12. Compensatory Overtime Credit (COC)/Compensatory Time-Off (CTO) A non-monetary remuneration for overtime credits shall cover incumbents of positions of chief of division and below under permanent, temporary, or coterminous. General Office Rules and Regulations

58. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 58 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 12. Compensatory Overtime Credit (COC)/Compensatory Time-Off (CTO) Compensatory Overtime Credit (COC) – accrued number of hours an employee earns as a result of services rendered beyond regular working hours, and/or those rendered on Saturday, Sunday, Holidays or scheduled day off without the benefit of overtime pay. Compensatory Time Off (CTO) – number of hours or days an employee is excused from reporting for work with full pay. This can be availed either a full day leave or half day. General Office Rules and Regulations

59. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 59 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 12. Compensatory Overtime Credit (COC)/Compensatory Time-Off (CTO) Pursuant to OM No. 2023-79 (Guidelines on the Rendition of Overtime Services and Availment of Compensatory Time-Off), the CTO may be availed of in blocks of four hours (half day) or eight hours (whole day). General Office Rules and Regulations

60. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 60 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 13. Compensatory Day-Off (CDO) This is an additional six (6) day leave privileges entered in the pertinent provisions under the Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) by the PSA Management and the Union of Statistics Employees (USE). Application for CDO shall be filed in advance or immediately after using the prescribed application form. General Office Rules and Regulations

61. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 61 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 14. Study Leave This refers to time-off from work not exceeding six (6) months with pay for the purpose of assisting qualified officials and employees to prepare for their bar or board examinations or complete their master’s degree. For completion of master’s degree, the study leave shall not exceed four (4) months. General Office Rules and Regulations

62. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 62 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 14. Study Leave The leave shall be covered by a contract between the NSCRG or authorized representative and the employee concerned. No extension shall be allowed if the officials or employees avail of the maximum period of leave allowed herein. If they need more time to complete their studies, they may file leave of absences chargeable against their VL credits. General Office Rules and Regulations

63. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 63 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 14. Study Leave Requirements: a.He/she must have a permanent appointment. However, as the purpose of granting study leave is to develop a critical mass of competent and efficient employees which will redound to improvement of the agency’s delivery of public services, employees with coterminous appointment may be allowed to avail of the study leave; General Office Rules and Regulations

64. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 64 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 14. Study Leave Requirements: b.He/she must have a bachelor’s degree that requires the passing of the bar or a board licensure examination for the practice of profession; c.He/she must have rendered at least two (2) years of government service and obtained a Performance Rating of at least very satisfactory in the last rating period immediately preceding the application; and d.He/she have fulfilled the service obligation of any previous training/scholarship/ study leave grant. General Office Rules and Regulations

65. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 65 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 14. Study Leave After completion of the study grant, the PSA official or employee concerned is to serve the PSA under the service obligation prescribed below: General Office Rules and Regulations Period of GrantService Obligation One (1) monthSix (6) months Two (2) to three (3) monthsOne (1) year More than three (3) months to six (6) monthsTwo (2) years

66. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 66 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 15. Terminal Leave This is the money value of the total accumulated leave credits of an employee based on the highest salary rate received prior to or upon retirement date/voluntary separation. General Office Rules and Regulations

67. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 67 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 16. Monetization of Leave Credits Officials and employees whether permanent, temporary, or coterminous who have accumulated 15 days of vacation leave credits shall be allowed to monetize a minimum of ten (10) days, provided that at least five (5) days is retained after monetization, and provided further, that a maximum of 30 days may be monetized in a given year. General Office Rules and Regulations

68. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 68 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 16. Monetization of Leave Credits Monetization of fifty percent (50%) or more of the accumulated leave (vacation leave/ sick leave) credits may be allowed for valid and justifiable reasons such as: a.Health, medical and hospital needs of the employee and the immediate members of his/her family; b.Financial assistance brought about by force majeure events such as calamities, typhoons, fire, earthquake, and accidents that affect the life, limb and property of the employee and his/her immediate family; c.Educational needs of the employee and the immediate members of his/her family; General Office Rules and Regulations

69. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 69 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 16. Monetization of Leave Credits Monetization of fifty percent (50%) or more of the accumulated leave (vacation leave/ sick leave) credits may be allowed for valid and justifiable reasons such as: d.Payment of mortgages and loans which were entered into for the benefit or which incurred to the benefit of the employee and his/her immediate family; e.In case of extreme financial needs of the employee or his/her immediate family where the present sources of income are not enough to fulfill basic needs such as foods, shelter, and clothing; f.Other analogous cases as may be determined by CSC. General Office Rules and Regulations

70. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 70 RULE 8. Rules and Policies on Leave of Absence 16. Monetization of Leave Credits The monetization of 50% or more of the accumulated leave credits (vacation/sick leave) shall be upon the favorable recommendation of the NSCRG or authorized official and subject to the availability of funds. General Office Rules and Regulations

71. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 71 RULE 9. Guidelines on Private Travel Abroad Pursuant to PSA Memorandum Order No. 2019-12 dated 02 December 2019, the following are the guidelines on private travel abroad: No official or employee is to be allowed to depart for any travel abroad, notwithstanding that such travel is purely personal or for private purpose and even if at no cost to the government, without obtaining the appropriate authority from and without duly accomplishing the leave forms. General Office Rules and Regulations

72. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 72 RULE 9. Guidelines on Private Travel Abroad The leave form prescribed by the CSC is to be faithfully accomplished indicating the period and purpose of the travel abroad including specific country of destination. If the period of travel abroad is more than 30 calendar days, the application for leave necessitates the submission of a clearance as to money and property accountabilities. General Office Rules and Regulations

73. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 73 RULE 10. Attendance to Flag Ceremony Flag ceremony is a mandatory office activity. Participation to this activity is a gesture of nationalism. Flag ceremonies include the flag raising and lowering. Attendance to the Flag Ceremonies (both flag raising and lowering) is to be monitored through Annex B and is to be submitted monthly to the Human Resources Division (HRD) pursuant to PSA OM 2020-19. General Office Rules and Regulations

74. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 74 RULE 11. Dress Code All officials and employees shall wear the prescribed office uniform or dress code with ID card during office working hours and/or when on the premises of the PSA pursuant to PSA Office Memorandum 2023-100 dated 01 May 2023. General Office Rules and Regulations

75. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 75 RULE 11. Dress Code General Office Rules and Regulations

76. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 76 RULE 11. Dress Code General Office Rules and Regulations

77. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 77 RULE 11. Dress Code General Office Rules and Regulations

78. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 78 RULE 11. Dress Code General Office Rules and Regulations

79. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 79 RULE 11. Dress Code General Office Rules and Regulations

80. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 80 RULE 11. Dress Code General Office Rules and Regulations

81. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 81 RULE 11. Dress Code General Office Rules and Regulations

82. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 82 RULE 11. Dress Code General Office Rules and Regulations

83. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 83 RULE 12. Attending to Official Business/Personal Matters Attending to personal matters during office hours is prohibited. However, when it becomes necessary for the employee to leave the work area or the office premises for official function or personal reason, he/she is required to obtain the permission of the superior and accomplish the ATRB Form (Annex D). General Office Rules and Regulations

84. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 84 RULE 13. Attending to Official Business/Personal Matters Pursuant to the CSC and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Joint Circular No. 1, s. 2015 dated 25 November 2015, PSA employees may be authorized to render overtime (OT) services and avail of Compensatory Time-Off in lieu of OT pay. General Office Rules and Regulations

85. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 85 RULE 14. Personal Telephone Calls Office telephone is for official use only. Personal telephone calls are discouraged and may be permitted in urgent or emergency cases only. General Office Rules and Regulations

86. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 86 RULE 15. Bringing of Children to Office Officials and employees are discouraged from bringing their children to the office/workplace as this affects and distracts the efficiency and work concentration of the employees and other co-workers. General Office Rules and Regulations

87. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 87 RULE 16. Gambling General Office Rules and Regulations Gambling, in any form, within office premises is prohibited at all times. This is a ground for disciplinary action under existing CSC laws and rules.

88. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 88 RULE 17. Drinking Intoxicating Liquors General Office Rules and Regulations Drinking beer or alcoholic beverages and other intoxicating liquors within office premises is prohibited. Coming to office under the influence or with smell of alcohol is likewise prohibited. Violation to this policy is punishable under existing CSC laws and rules.

89. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 89 RULE 18. Use of Prohibited Drugs Use of prohibited drugs is a criminal act and is punishable under Republic Act No. 6425, or the “Dangerous Drugs Act”. Also, one is subject to administrative disciplinary action under CSC laws and rules. General Office Rules and Regulations

90. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 90 RULE 19. Carrying of Deadly Weapons Carrying firearms, knives, and other deadly weapons within office premises is strictly prohibited. Any official or employee who will be caught in possession of deadly weapons is subject to apprehension by the security guard or can be turned over to the proper authority. General Office Rules and Regulations

91. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 91 RULE 20. Provoking or Engaging in a Fight All are encouraged to be friendly, observe decency and honesty in dealings with fellow employees. Provoking or engaging in a fight or quarrel within the office premises during office hours or during field work is a conduct unbecoming of a public employee; hence, a ground for disciplinary action. General Office Rules and Regulations

92. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 92 RULE 21. Acquiring Civil Registry Documents Employees have the privilege to apply for vital documents, personal or on behalf of others for birth, death, and marriage certificates, certificate of no marriage, among others at the Civil Registration Service (CRS); but through a designated Liaison Officer (LO) and in accordance with the guidelines and procedures set by the office. Transacting business directly with the CRS is strictly prohibited. Employee who will abuse/violate this privilege is subject to disciplinary action. General Office Rules and Regulations

93. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 93 RULE 22. Prompt Delivery of Service Officials and employees are required to respond to all communications promptly or in accordance with Republic Act No. 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018. General Office Rules and Regulations

94. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 94 RULE 22. Prompt Delivery of Service General Office Rules and Regulations

95. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 95 RULE 23. Official Vehicle Officials and employees are given the privilege to use the official vehicles for official functions and during emergency cases only. Request to utilize the vehicle is coursed through by accomplishing the Vehicle Trip Ticket Form duly signed by the supervisor and to be submitted to the General Services Division (GSD) for appropriate action. General Office Rules and Regulations

96. Republic of the Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority 96 RULE 24. Information Technology (IT) Policies All PSA employees shall strive to keep IT resources assigned to them in good working condition. The internet bandwidth has a limit and is being shared by many IT devices. Due to this constraint, all employees granted internet access privileges shall be prudent in using IT resources so as not to hog the bandwidth which will cause work disruptions and/or difficulties for other employees in performing their assigned tasks. General Office Rules and Regulations

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