Paternity leave: 7 days with full pay

R.A. 8187 (Paternity Leave Act of 1996): every married male employee in the private and public sectors is entitled to seven (7) days with full pay for the first four (4) deliveries of his legitimate spouse with whom he is cohabiting. Delivery includes childbirth or miscarriage.

The employee notifies the employer of the pregnancy and the expected date of delivery.

Example

Illustrative example only. Daily rate ₱800 → 7 days of paternity leave = ₱5,600 that you still earn while you stay with your family.

Important

Give the notice in writing and keep a copy, so the dates are on record when payroll computes the leave.

Before the due date

• ☐ Tell HR about the pregnancy and expected date
• ☐ File the written notice
• ☐ Agree on the leave dates
• ☐ Keep a copy of the birth certificate for HR

Notice of pregnancy and paternity leave application 👇

Basis: R.A. 8187 (Paternity Leave Act of 1996), Secs. 2–3.