Republic Act No. 11210 allows an optional 30-day unpaid extension of maternity leave, provided the employer receives due notice.
Can a female employee extend her maternity leave beyond the paid period? Read More »
In cases of miscarriage or emergency termination, Republic Act No. 11210 grants 60 days of fully paid maternity leave.
What is the duration of maternity leave in cases of miscarriage? Read More »
Republic Act No. 11210 prohibits the diminution of existing, more beneficial maternity leave policies or collective bargaining agreements.
Can existing maternity benefits be reduced due to the new law? Read More »
Republic Act No. 11210 requires at least three SSS monthly contributions within the 12-month period preceding the childbirth semester.
What are the SSS contribution requirements for maternity leave entitlement? Read More »
Under Republic Act No. 11210, female employees must notify their employers of their pregnancy and the probable childbirth date.
Is a pregnant employee required to notify her employer about her pregnancy? Read More »
Republic Act No. 11210 allows female employees to allocate up to seven days of paid maternity leave to the father.
Can a female worker allocate her maternity leave to the child’s father? Read More »
Rule V of the Omnibus Rules defines “one year of service” as twelve months of continuous or broken service.
How is “one year of service” defined for Service Incentive Leave purposes? Read More »
Rule V of the Omnibus Rules includes authorized absences, rest days, and regular holidays in computing the one-year service.
What types of absences are included when computing the one year of service? Read More »
Under Rule V of the Omnibus Rules, agreements or company practices can treat less than twelve months as one year.
Can a working period of less than twelve months be considered one year of service? Read More »
A service charge is an amount added to a bill for services rendered, defined under Article 96 of the Labor Code.
What is the legal definition of a service charge? Read More »
