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What percentage of employed women are contributing family workers?
What is the impact of unpaid work on women's employment opportunities?
What percentage of women do not have a statutory right to maternity leave?
What is a common reason for women's lower access to social protection?
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By how much is the proportion of women receiving a pension lower than men above retirement age?
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What does R.A. 6727 primarily prohibit?
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Which act bans the mail-order-bride practice?
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What opportunity does R.A. 7192 provide for women?
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What does R.A. 7877 specifically target?
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What is a key feature of R.A. 8042?
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How does R.A. 9710 contribute to women's empowerment?
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What initiative is aimed at increasing women's representation in government?
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What does the establishment of a Violence Against Women’s Desk in barangays aim to address?
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What is prohibited regarding women's employment in industrial settings at night?
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Under what circumstances may women work at night in agricultural settings?
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What provision must be made for women employees in the workplace?
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Which scenario allows women to work during restricted hours?
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What action is outlawed concerning female students and pregnancy?
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What is one requirement for women's roles in managerial or technical positions?
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Which statement best reflects the purpose of providing a nursery in the workplace for women employees?
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What aspect of retirement or termination is emphasized for special occupations such as flight attendants?
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What is the maximum duration of parental leave for solo parents under the Solo Parents’ Welfare Act of 2000?
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Which of the following is NOT a circumstance that qualifies a parent as a 'solo parent'?
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What must a solo parent employee present to their employer in order to avail of solo parent leave?
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Which of the following is considered an act of violence against women and children?
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Under what condition can solo parents receive a flexible working schedule?
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To qualify for solo parent leave, how long must an employee have rendered service?
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What is required for an employee to notify their employer of their intention to avail of solo parent leave?
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Which of the following actions is defined as violence within the context of Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC)?
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What is the duration of the Expanded Maternity Leave under R.A.No. 11210?
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Which of the following is NOT included in the health services and programs provided for women?
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Under the Special Leaves for Women policy, what condition must a female employee meet to qualify for this leave?
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What is the maximum paid leave of absence a victim of Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) is entitled to under the law?
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What additional extension does R.A.No. 11210 provide for solo mothers?
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Study Notes
Working Conditions for Women
- Women in paid jobs usually work fewer hours than men, often not by choice.
- In developing countries, up to 50% of women experience "time-related underemployment."
- Women contribute significantly more to unpaid household and care work than men, often limiting their time for paid work.
- Women frequently work longer hours than men when both paid and unpaid work are considered.
- Nearly 15% of employed women are “contributing family workers” compared to 5.5% of employed men.
- Contributing family workers are often poorly paid, living in poverty, lack employment contracts, and have limited access to social protection.
- Nearly 60% of women lack a statutory right to maternity leave, and almost 66% are not legally entitled to paid maternity leave.
- The lack of adequate maternity coverage significantly impacts women's ability to hold steady jobs and return to work after childbirth.
- Women often lack access to social protection, and when they do, their entitlements are lower due to factors like lower pay, shorter contribution periods, and higher rates of informal work.
Other Laws Promoting Gender Equality
- R.A. 6727: Prohibition of discrimination against women in employment terms, promotions, and training opportunities.
- R.A. 6955: Bans the mail-order-bride practice for a fee and the export of female labor to countries that cannot guarantee women workers' rights.
- R.A. 7192: Women in Development and Nation Building Act: Provides women equal opportunities with men in contracts and appointments, as well as admission and training in military and police schools.
- R.A. 7877: Outlaws and punishes sexual harassment in the workplace and educational settings.
- R.A. 8042: Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act: Prescribes the deployment of migrant workers, particularly women, only to countries where their rights are protected.
Women's Empowerment
- R.A. 9710: Ensures women's equal access to resources and benefits in society, empowering them to participate in nation-building.
Empowerment Programs & Initiatives
- Incremental increase in women's recruitment and training in law enforcement, forensics, legal services, and social work services.
- Establishment of Violence Against Women’s Desks in every barangay to address violence against women cases.
- Incremental increase in the number of women in third-level government positions with a goal of achieving a 50% gender balance.
- Incentives for political parties with women's agendas and for private sectors to promote women's leadership.
- Expulsion and non-readmission of women faculty due to pregnancy outside of marriage is outlawed. No school can deny admission to a pregnant student based on their marital status.
Health and Safety Protection
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Nightwork Restrictions: Women are generally prohibited from working between 10 pm and 6 am in industrial settings, midnight and 6 am in commercial or non-industrial settings, and at nighttime in agricultural settings. Exceptions include:
- Actual emergencies caused by accidents, natural disasters, or force majeure.
- Urgent work on machinery or equipment to prevent significant loss.
- Preventing loss of perishable goods.
- Women in managerial, technical, or health and welfare service roles.
- Work requiring women's manual skills and dexterity.
- Family-owned businesses where women employees are family members.
Workplace Facilities
- Provision of proper seats for women employees to use when free from work.
- Establishment of separate toilet rooms and lavatories for men and women, with a dressing room for women.
- Establishment of a nursery in the workplace for women employees' children.
- Determination of appropriate minimum age and retirement or termination standards for specific occupations like flight attendants.
Women's Health Services and Programs
- The state provides women access to health services addressing:
- Maternal care (pre and post-natal)
- Promotion of breastfeeding
- Responsible and safe family planning
- Youth sexuality education and health services
- Reproductive tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases
- Cancer and other gynecological conditions and disorders
Women's Leaves
- VAWC Leaves: Victims of violence against women and children are entitled to 10 days of paid leave, extendible based on the nature of the case.
- Maternity Leave: 105 days of paid leave, with an option to extend for an additional 30 days without pay.
- Solo Parent Leave: 7 working days of paid leave annually for solo parents employed for at least one year.
- Special Leave: Women are entitled to 2 months of leave following surgery for gynecological disorders.
Solo Parent Leave
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A “Solo Parent” can be a result of:
- Death of spouse
- Spouse being detained or serving a criminal sentence
- Spouse's physical or mental incapacity
- Legal separation
- Annulment of marriage
- Unmarried parents choosing to raise their children
- A family member assuming responsibility for the family head
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Solo parent leave requirements:
- At least 1 year of service
- A Solo Parent Identification Card from DSWD
- Notification of leave intention to the employer
- Presentation of the Solo Parent ID to the employer
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This quiz explores the working conditions that women face in both paid and unpaid roles. It highlights issues such as underemployment, the burden of unpaid care, and lack of maternity rights. Analyze statistics and consider the impacts of these challenges on women's employment opportunities.
