diff --git a/erpnext/hr/doctype/employee/employee_reminders.py b/erpnext/hr/doctype/employee/employee_reminders.py
index ba086dc06023..216d8f6bb3a2 100644
--- a/erpnext/hr/doctype/employee/employee_reminders.py
+++ b/erpnext/hr/doctype/employee/employee_reminders.py
@@ -184,7 +184,7 @@ def get_employees_having_an_event_today(event_type):
 # --------------------------
 def send_work_anniversary_reminders():
 	"""Send Employee Work Anniversary Reminders if 'Send Work Anniversary Reminders' is checked"""
-	to_send = int(frappe.db.get_single_value("HR Settings", "send_work_anniversary_reminders") or 1)
+	to_send = int(frappe.db.get_single_value("HR Settings", "send_work_anniversary_reminders"))
 	if not to_send:
 		return