Republic Act No. 8972 provides parental leave for solo parents to perform duties requiring their physical presence.
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Republic Act No. 8972 grants qualified solo parents an annual, noncumulative parental leave of up to seven working days.
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Republic Act No. 8187 defines paternity leave as paid time off for married male employees to support their recovering wives.
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Republic Act No. 8187 covers all married male employees, regardless of whether their employment status is regular or probationary.
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Republic Act No. 11210 covers all female employees regardless of civil status, employment status, or the child’s legitimacy.
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Republic Act No. 11210 grants a 105-day fully paid maternity leave to female employees for a live childbirth.
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Republic Act No. 11210 grants solo parents an additional 15 days of fully paid maternity leave, totaling 120 days.
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Republic Act No. 11210 allows an optional 30-day unpaid extension of maternity leave, provided the employer receives due notice.
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In cases of miscarriage or emergency termination, Republic Act No. 11210 grants 60 days of fully paid maternity leave.
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Republic Act No. 11210 prohibits the diminution of existing, more beneficial maternity leave policies or collective bargaining agreements.
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