MATERNITY LEAVE

Question 1

Definition

paid leave granted to a female employee for every instance of pregnancy, miscarriage, and emergency termination of pregnancy, regardless of frequency

Question 2

Coverage:

applies to female employees, regardless of civil status, employment status, and
legitimacy of her child

Question 3

Duration

-105 days with full pay

-120 days with full pay if solo parent

-in cases of live childbirth
•mothers can avail 30 days additional leave, but unpaid

-leave may be credited as combinations of prenatal and postnatal leave as long as it does not exceed 105

-compulsory postnatal leave ⇒ at least 60 days

-in case of miscarriage or emergency termination of pregnancy
•maternity leave for 60 days with full pay

Question 4

Conditions for Entitlement

-female employee must have at least 3 monthly contributions to the SSS in the 12-month period preceding the semester of childbirth, miscarriage, or emergency termination

Question 5

Frequency of Availment

-shall be granted to female employees regardless of frequency