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Jun 16, 2021administrative lawsupreme courtclerks of courtleave applicationscivil service rulescourt personnel
Navigating Administrative Discipline in Philippine Courts: Understanding the Boundaries of Authority
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies the limits of a clerk of court's authority to approve leave applications and the proper framework for disciplining court personnel.
Feb 27, 2012travel authoritygovernment employeesadministrative lawoca circular 49-2003leave applicationdishonesty
Travel Authority for Government Employees: Lessons from a Court Stenographer's Suspension
A court stenographer's suspension for traveling abroad without travel authority and concealing it in her leave application offers key lessons for government employees.
Deemed Approved Leave: What Happens When Government Agencies Ignore Leave Applications
When government agencies fail to act on leave applications within five working days, the leave is deemed approved. Learn the rules and protections.