REPUBLIC ACT 8282

MATERNITY
LEAVE
It is granted for
every instance
ZAFRA, MARY of pregnancy,
miscarriage, or
CLAIRE L. emergency
FIN223 termination

WHAT IS MATERNITY LEAVE?

Maternity leave refers to the paid leave granted to
a female employee for every instance of pregnancy,
miscarriage, and emergency termination of pregnancy,
regardless of frequency, providing her an ample transition
time to regain health and overall wellness and to assume
maternal roles.

WHO IS COVERED?
Maternity leave applies to all female employees,
irrespective of civil status, employment status, or the
legitimacy of their child.

How long and any

special provisions?
Maternity leave spans 105 days
with full pay.
Solo parents receive an
additional 15 days with full pay.
An optional 30-day leave
without pay is available for live
childbirth.
In the case of miscarriage or
emergency termination, a 60-
day full-pay leave is granted.
What are the
conditions?
Female employees must have at
least three (3) monthly
contributions to the SSS in the
twelve-month period preceding
childbirth, miscarriage, or
termination.
Notification to the employer
about pregnancy and the
probable childbirth date is
required.

REFLECTION
1
Maternity Leave enhances
health and well-being post-
ABOUT childbirth, fosters bonding time
with newborns, and provides job
security.
MATERNITY LEAVE
Maternity leave can boost
employee loyalty and corporate

2 image positively, but it may

result in temporary workforce
gaps and extra costs
negatively.

Non-compliance with maternity

leave regulations can lead to

3 legal consequences, employee

discontent, and a risk of talent
loss to more family-friendly
workplaces.