LEAVE FOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND SPECIAL LEAVE FOR WOMEN

Question 1

A. Coverage

Any female employee regardless of age and civil status shall be entitled to a ______ benefit under such terms and conditions provided herein.

Answer 1

• special leave

Question 2

“_______ refers to disorders that would require surgical procedures such as, but not limited to dilatation and curettage and those involving female reproductive organs such as the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes. ovaries, breast, adnexa and pelvic floor, as certified by a competent physician. It shall also include hysterectomy. ovariectomy and mastectomy.

Answer 2

• Gynecological disorders

Question 3

She has rendered at least ____ months continuous aggregate employment service for the last _____ months prior to surgery:

Answer 3

• 6 months continuous

- 12months

Question 4

Special leave for women

The employee is entitled to special leave benefit of ____ months with full pay based on her gross monthly compensation.

Answer 4

• 2 months

Question 5

The special leave shall be non-cumulative and non-convertible to cash unless otherwise provided by a _____________

Answer 5

• collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Question 6

” _________________” refers to any act or a series of acts committed by any person against a woman, which will result in or is likely to result in physical, sexual, psychological harm or suffering or economic abuse including threats of such acts, battery, assault, coercion,harassment or arbitrary deprivation of liberty

Answer 6

• Violence against women and their children

Question 7

The qualified victim employees shall be entitled to a leave of up to ___ days with full pay, consisting of basic salary and mandatory allowances fixed by the Regional Wage Board.

Answer 7

• 10 days