Maternity leave: 105 days with full pay

The Expanded Maternity Leave Law, Republic Act No. 11210, covers female workers in the private sector regardless of civil status or the legitimacy of the child.

What the law gives

Benefit	Rule
Maternity leave	105 days with full pay, whether the birth was normal or caesarian
Extension	Option of an additional 30 days without pay
Solo parent	Additional 15 days with full pay
Sharing with the father	Up to 7 days may be allocated to the child's father, married or not

The leave is taken continuously and without interruption, before or after the actual delivery.

Example

Illustrative example only. Liza is due in early February 2027. She informs her employer in writing and files her maternity notification early, plans 105 days, and allocates 7 days to her partner so he can stay home the first week.

⚠️ Tandaan. File the paperwork early and keep receiving copies — your employer and SSS both need to know your expected date of delivery.

Checklist bago manganak

• ☐ Expected date of delivery confirmed by your doctor
• ☐ Written notice to your employer, with receiving copy
• ☐ Maternity notification filed
• ☐ Decided on the 7-day allocation to the father
• ☐ Solo parent? Prepare your Solo Parent ID for the extra 15 days

Libre ang notice at application

Open the maternity notification and leave application →

Legal basis: Republic Act No. 11210 (Expanded Maternity Leave Law), Secs. 3, 5 and 6 — lawphil.net. Checked 01.11.2026. Not legal advice.