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Practice question: Special Leave Benefits for Women due to Gynecological Disorders (RA 9710; DO 112, s. 2011)

Multiple Choice Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

A CBA expressly permits cash conversion of unused special leave. Does Section6’s default non-conversion rule necessarily invalidate that clause?
  1. No; Section6 expressly allows otherwise by CBA
  2. Yes; the rule contains no CBA qualification
  3. Yes; CBAs can never improve leave terms
  4. Yes; all unused leave must be destroyed
  5. Yes; cash conversion is criminal in every circumstance

Legal references

  • DOLE DO112-11 Sections1–7: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/11/56018

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