Title
Paternity leave rights for married male employees
Law
Republic Act No. 8187
Decision Date
Jun 11, 1996
The Paternity Leave Act of 1996 grants married male employees in the Philippines a seven-day leave with full pay to support their wives during childbirth or miscarriage, with penalties for violations and a non-diminution clause to protect existing benefits.

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