MANILA – The adoption of the four-day workweek scheme is voluntary, and only government agencies in Metro Manila that meet the pre-requirements may begin implementing the new scheme, the Civil Service Commission said.
CSC Chairman Francisco Duque said government agencies must submit a notice of intent and certification that they have complied with the prerequisites.
He said should any government office opt to implement the four-day workweek, the new work schedule must be posted in front of the office premises and in the agency’s website 15 days before the start of implementation. He said the CSC shall also post the names of agencies which will adopt the alternative work arrangement.
Duque emphasized the need for uninterrupted service, adding, there should be a one-month transition period during which a skeletal workforce for the frontline services offered by the agency should be present on the chosen no-work day.
The alternative work scheme does not intend to solely address or help solve the traffic problem but also to help government employees affected by the traffic problem.
Another important requirement, Duque said, is the monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment. He said CSC Resolution No. 1401286 identified the list of items agencies should monitor during the implementation of the four-day workweek.
He said an evaluation report must be submitted to the CSC six months or earlier after the start of the implementation to assess the benefits and disadvantages of the scheme and determine its viability in the long term.
Duque also stated that as of September 30, no government agency has formally submitted a notice. He said , however, that heads of agencies have the authority to implement the new workweek scheme following the guidelines provided and requirements complied with.
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