Maternity Leave Policy Overview

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When should an employee apply for paternity leave according to the text?

Whenever convenient for the employee

Within a reasonable period from the expected delivery date (correct)

After the baby is born

At least a month before the expected delivery date

What happens if a male employee's spouse suffers a miscarriage?

Paternity leave will only be granted if requested

Paternity leave must still be applied for (correct)

The male employee is automatically granted paternity leave

No need to apply for paternity leave

How many deliveries are covered by paternity leave for an employee's lawful wife?

Three deliveries

Two deliveries

Unlimited deliveries

Four deliveries (correct)

What is the definition of parental leave for solo parents?

Paid leave granted to a qualified solo parent to perform parental duties (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is entitled to parental leave benefits as per the text?

Solo parents providing sole parental care and support (C) Signup and view all the answers

What determines if a male employee is entitled to paternity leave even if not physically living with his spouse?

The occupation or workstation preventing physical cohabitation (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many days of maternity leave are granted to a female employee for live childbirth according to the text?

120 days with full pay (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of days for compulsory postnatal leave according to the text?

60 days (D) Signup and view all the answers

If a female employee qualifies as a solo parent under RA 8972, how many additional days of full pay maternity leave can she avail?

15 days (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the case of miscarriage or emergency termination of pregnancy, how many days of maternity leave are granted with full pay?

60 days (A) Signup and view all the answers

Can a female employee opt for an additional thirty (30) days of unpaid maternity leave for live childbirth according to the text?

Yes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum total number of days a female employee can get as a combination of prenatal and postnatal leave?

105 days (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of monthly contributions to the SSS required for a female employee to qualify for maternity leave?

3 monthly contributions (B) Signup and view all the answers

When should a female employee notify her employer about her pregnancy and probable date of childbirth to qualify for maternity leave?

At least 3 months before childbirth (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is entitled to paternity leave according to the provided text?

Married male employees, regardless of their employment status (B) Signup and view all the answers

How long is the duration of paternity leave granted to male employees?

7 days (B) Signup and view all the answers

Can a female worker avail maternity leave multiple times within a short period?

Yes, there are no restrictions on the number of times it can be availed (B) Signup and view all the answers

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