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Paternity Leave ACT OF 1996

The Paternity Leave Act of 1996 grants 7 days of paid leave to married male employees in both the private and public sectors for the first four deliveries of their legitimate spouse. The employee must notify their employer of their spouse's pregnancy and expected delivery date. Violations of the act can result in fines up to 25,000 pesos or imprisonment between 30 days to 6 months. For violations by entities, responsible officers may also face imprisonment.

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Paternity Leave ACT OF 1996

The Paternity Leave Act of 1996 grants 7 days of paid leave to married male employees in both the private and public sectors for the first four deliveries of their legitimate spouse. The employee must notify their employer of their spouse's pregnancy and expected delivery date. Violations of the act can result in fines up to 25,000 pesos or imprisonment between 30 days to 6 months. For violations by entities, responsible officers may also face imprisonment.

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PATERNITY LEAVE

ACT OF 1996
Republic Act 8187
RA 8187 - Paternity Leave Act of 1996

An act granting Paternity Leave of seven


(7) days with full pay to all married
employees in the private and public
sectors for the first four (4) deliveries of
the legitimate spouse with whom he is
cohabiting and for other purpose.

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RA 8187 - Paternity Leave Act of 1996

■ Granted to married male employees


■ Allowance of 7 days of no work with pay
■ On the condition that spouse has
delivered a child or suffered a miscarriage
■ Employer should be notified of spouse’s
pregnancy and expected date of delivery

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RA 8187 - Paternity Leave Act of 1996

Those found violating this Act or its rules


and regulations shall be punished by a
fine not exceeding Twenty-five thousand
pesos (P25,000) or imprisonment of not
less than thirty (30) days nor more than
six (6) months.

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RA 8187 - Paternity Leave Act of 1996

If the violation is committed by a:


■ Corporation;
■ Trust or firm;
■ Partnership;
■ Association; or
■ Any other entity
Penalty of imprisonment shall be imposed on the entity's
responsible officers, including, but not limited to, the president,
vice-president, chief executive officer, general manager,
managing director or partner directly responsible therefor.
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