105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law

The State recognizes the rights and welfare of working women considering their maternal functions.
It aligns with the 1987 Constitution provisions and Republic Act No. 9710 (Magna Carta of Women).
The law institutionalizes expanded maternity leave as a social responsibility and to promote women's health and wellness.
Consistent with local and international women's rights protections.

Covers all female workers in government, private sector, and informal economy.
Provides 105 days maternity leave with full pay, with an option to extend 30 days without pay.
Solo mothers get an additional 15 days with full pay.
Leave must be availed continuously either before or after delivery, non-deferrable.
Miscarriage or emergency termination grants 60 days full paid leave.

Applies to all government employees irrespective of employment status across NGAs, LGUs, GOCCs, SUCs.
105 days maternity leave with full pay regardless of delivery type.
Solo parents get additional 15 days full paid leave.
Optional 30 days unpaid extension available.
Written notice to agency head 45 days before leave end required unless in emergencies.
60 days full pay for miscarriage or emergency termination.

105 days full paid maternity leave regardless of delivery mode.
60 days full pay for miscarriage or emergency termination.
Female SSS members with at least 3 monthly contributions in the previous 12 months receive daily maternity benefits.
Employer advances full payment reimbursed by SSS.
Employer liable to damages if SSS contributions or pregnancy notifications are not made.
Solo parents receive additional 15 days maternity benefit.
30 days unpaid extension optional with 45-day written notice.
Employers pay salary differential between SSS benefits and regular wages, subject to exemptions (distressed firms, small enterprises, micro-businesses, existing better benefits).

Female workers may allocate up to 7 days of maternity leave to the child's father or alternate caregiver.
Alternate caregiver may be a relative within fourth degree of consanguinity or current household partner.
Written notice to employers required.
This benefit is additional to paternity leave under RA 8187.
If the mother dies or is incapacitated, remaining benefits accrue to father or qualified caregiver.

Mothers who give birth, miscarry, or terminate pregnancy within 15 days after employment ends still receive full paid maternity leave.
Does not apply if termination was without just cause, in which case employer pays the full maternity wage and benefits.

The 105 days maternity leave can be divided between prenatal and postnatal leave.
Postnatal leave mandatory minimum of 60 days.

Extends maternity benefits to female workers in informal economy.
Must have at least 3 monthly SSS contributions in the 12-month period preceding childbirth, miscarriage, or termination.

Female workers not members of SSS covered by PhilHealth Circular No. 022-2014 for social health insurance maternity benefits.

Female workers with pending administrative cases still entitled to maternity leave benefits.

Pregnant national athletes assessed by PSC team or accredited physician for fitness to train.
Allowed team activity unless medically contraindicated.
Maternity leave provided prior to childbirth and up to 6 months after, with continued allowance and benefits.
Public sector athlete shall not receive double compensation.

The law does not reduce more beneficial maternity benefits under existing laws or CBAs.
Additional maternity leave period may be under alternative work arrangements with written consent.

Employers prohibited from discriminating against women to avoid maternity leave benefits.

CSC, DOLE, SSS, and CHR to review maternity benefits within 1 month of effectivity.
Reviews to be included in valuation reports every 3-4 years or as necessary.

Violators face fines from P20,000 to P200,000 and imprisonment from 6 years 1 day to 12 years or both.
Corporate officials liable if infractions committed by entities.
Non-compliance grounds for non-renewal of business permits.

The law takes effect 15 days after publication in Official Gazette or newspaper of general circulation.