Special leave under RA 9710 is non-cumulative and non-convertible to cash unless specifically provided by a collective bargaining agreement.
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To claim special leave under RA 9710, a female employee must have six months service, file promptly, and undergo certified surgery.
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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Under Republic Act No. 8187, paternity leave grants married male employees full pay for seven days per delivery.
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Republic Act No. 8187 expressly prohibits the conversion of unused paternity leave benefits into cash.
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To claim paternity leave under Republic Act No. 8187, a man must be employed and cohabiting with his spouse.
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Republic Act No. 8187 defines cohabiting as living together, though separation due to occupation does not disqualify the employee.
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Republic Act No. 8187 limits the availment of paternity leave to the first four deliveries of the lawful wife.
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Republic Act No. 8972 provides parental leave for solo parents to perform duties requiring their physical presence.
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