REPUBLIC ACT NO.

8187
PATERNITY LEAVE ACT OF 1996
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the presentation, students
are expected to:

1. Identify the basic details about the

Paternal Leave Law

2. Define what is paternal leave

3. Apply the steps in filing for a paternal

leave

4. Understand the benefits provided by

law for those who avail of the paternal
leave
PATERNITY LEAVE
The leave credits granted to a
married male employee to allow
him to earn compensation for a
number of working days without
reporting for work, provided that
his spouse has delivered a child or
had a miscarriage or an abortion
for the purpose of lending
support to his wife during her
period of recovery and/or the
nursing of the newly born child.
“ We need paid leave,
of adequate length,
for all parents and
caregivers.
Fewer than 1/2 of the world’s countries offer paid
paternity leave. When it is available, it is often less
“
than 3 weeks --- and sometimes only a few days.

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REPUBLIC ACT NO.
8187
“An Act Granting Paternity Leave of
Seven (7) Days With Full Pay To All
Married Male 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 Purposes

APPROVED: June 11, 1996

Why is parental leave
important?
Paternity leave – and especially
longer leaves of several weeks or
months – can promote parent-child
bonding, improve outcomes for
children, and even increase gender
equity at home and at the
workplace.
CONDITIONS FOR
ENTITLEMENT TO
PATERNITY LEAVE
BENEFITS
A married male employee shall be
entitled to paternity benefits provided
that:
(a) He is employed at the time of
delivery of his child;
(b) He has notified his employer of the
pregnancy of his wife and her expected
date of delivery; and
(c) His wife has given birth, suffers a
miscarriage or an abortion.
HOW TO APPLY
FOR PATERNAL
LEAVE
 NOTIFICATION
REQUIREMENT
Upon knowing that his spouse is pregnant,
married male employee shall promptly inform
his employer of such pregnancy and the
expected date of delivery within a reasonable
period of time by accomplishing a Paternity
Notification Form to be provided for by the
employer and submitting the same to the
latter, together with a copy of his marriage
contract, or where not applicable, any proof
of marriage. This notification requirement
shall not, however, apply in cases of
miscarriage or abortion.
 NOTIFICATION
REQUIREMENT

After your paternity leave, you will

need to submit a copy of your
newborn’s birth certificate.
In case of a miscarriage, you will need
to submit a death certificate.

Your employer may have a

different policy for filing paternity leave.
Check with your HR Department to confirm.
 PERIOD OF
AVAILMENT
The paternity benefits may be availed
of by the qualified male employee
before, during, or after the delivery by
his wife but not later than sixty (60)
days after the date of said delivery.
BENEFITS
The male employee
concerned is entitled to
seven(7) working days
paternity leave with pay
consisting of the basic salary,
allowances and other
monetary benefits due him for
the period.
 SUMMARY:
What are the requirements?
You can avail of paternity benefits if you
meet the following conditions:
•Employed at the time of childbirth
•Have a wife who’s pregnant, has given
birth, or has had a miscarriage
•Legally married to your pregnant wife
•Living with your legitimate wife
How do I file a paternity leave?
Below are the basic steps in filing a
paternity leave with your employer :
•Notify your HR Department about the
pregnancy and expected due date
•Fill out a Paternity Notification Form
provided by your employer
•Submit accomplished form together with
a copy of your marriage certificate to HR.
THANK YOU.