Special Leave For Women

Question 1

What article govern the Special Leave for Women?

Answer 1

RA 9710 Sec. 18

Question 2

Any female employee regardless of age and civil status shall be entitled to a special leave benefit. True or False?

Answer 2

True

Question 3

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 3

Gynecological Disorder

Question 4

What are the conditions for the entitlement for Special Leave for Women

Answer 4

1. She has rendered at least six (6) months continuous aggregate employment service for the last twelve (12) months prior to surgery;
2. She has filed an application for special leave with her employer within a reasonable period of time from the expected date of surgery or within such period as may be provided by company rules and regulations or collective bargaining agreement; and
3. She has undergone surgery due to gynecological disorders as certified by a competent physician.

Question 5

How many days does this benefit provide

Answer 5

60 days with pay based on her gross compensation

Question 6

The special leave shall be granted to the qualified employee after she has undergone surgery without prejudice to an employer allowing an employee to receive her pay before or during the surgery. True or False?

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Is it true that the special leave shall be non-cumulative and non-convertible to cash unless otherwise provided by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Answer 7

YES true.