PARENTAL LEAVE FOR SOLO PARENTS

Question 1

A. Coverage

________ for solo parent is granted to any solo parent or individual who is left alone with the responsibility of parenthood due to

Answer 1

• Parental Leave

Question 2

Parental Leave shall mean leave benefits granted to a ____ to enable him/her to perform parental duties and responsibilities where physical presence is required.

Answer 2

• solo parent

Question 3

The parental leave , in addition to leave privileges under existing laws, shall be for ____ work days every year, with full pay, consisting of basic salary and mandatory allowances fixed by the Regional Wage Board , if any, provided that his/her pay shall not be less than the mandated minimum wage.

Answer 3

• seven (7) work days

Question 4

A solo parent employee shall be entitled to the parental leave, provided that:

1. He/she has rendered at least _____ year of service, whether continuous or broken;
2. He/she has notified his/her employer that he/she will avail himself/herself of it, within a reasonable period of time, and
3. He/she has presented to his/her employer a _____ , which may be obtained from the DSWD office of the city or municipality where he/she resides.

Answer 4

1. one year

3. Solo Parent Identification Card

Question 5

______ leave provided under a company policy or a collective bargaining agreement shall not be credited as compliance with the parental leave provided for under RA ______.

Answer 5

• Emergency or contingency leave

- RA 8972

Question 6

_______
A change in the status or circumstance of the parent claiming the benefit under the law, such that he/she is no longer left alone with the responsibility of parenthood.

Answer 6

Termination of the Benefits