RA11210: AN ACT INCREASING THE MATERNITY LEAVE PERIOD TO ONE HUNDRED FIVE (105) DAYS FOR FEMALE WORKERS WITH AN OPTION TO EXTEND FOR AN ADDITIONAL THIRTY (30) DAYS WITHOUT PAY, AND GRANTING AN ADDITIONAL FIFTEEN (15) DAYS FOR SOLO MOTHERS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Republic Act (RA) 11210, enacted on February 20, 2019, increases the maternity leave period for female workers in the Philippines to 105 days with full pay, regardless of their civil status or the legitimacy of their child. The law also provides an option to extend the leave for an additional 30 days without pay.
Highlight of RA 11210
RA 11210 significantly expands the maternity leave period, providing female workers with more time to recover from childbirth and care for their newborns. This is a major step towards promoting the well-being of mothers and children and supporting gender equality in the workplace.
Other Key Provisions:
Solo Mothers: Solo mothers are granted an additional 15 days of paid maternity leave.
Miscarriage and Emergency Termination: In case of miscarriage or emergency termination of pregnancy, 60 days of paid maternity leave is granted.
Allocation of Leave Credits: Female workers can allocate up to 7 days of their maternity leave to the child's father or an alternate caregiver.
Security of Tenure: The law guarantees the security of tenure for female workers availing of maternity leave.
Non-Discrimination: Employers are prohibited from discriminating against female workers because of pregnancy.
RA 11210 is a landmark law that strengthens the protection of female workers' rights and promotes gender equality in the workplace.