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9. What are the leave benefits that I am entitled to under existing
laws?
� 5 days service incentive leave with pay for employee who has
rendered at least 1 year of service.
� Maternity Leave of 60 days for normal delivery and 78 days
for caesarian section delivery for a female employee in the
private sector, whether married or unmarried. The employee
must be an SSS member with at least 3 months contribution
within the 12-month period.
� 7 days Paternity Leave for a male employee in the private
sector availed right after his legitimate spouse gives birth or
has a miscarriage.
� 7 days Solo Parent Leave to a solo parent to enable him/her
to perform parental duties and responsibilities.
� 10 days Leave for Victims of Violence Against Women and
their Children (VAWC) to women employees who are victims of
physical, sexual, psychological harm or suffering, or economic
abuse. The leave benefit is on the days that the woman
employee has to attend to medical and legal concerns.
� Special Leave for Women of 2 months with full pay who have
rendered continuous aggregate employment service of 6
months for the last 12 months, following surgery caused by
gynecological disorders.
For more details, visit www.bwc.dole.gov.ph.
10. What are the hazards that I may be exposed to at the workplace?
There are situations, conditions and activities in the workplace that
may expose you to hazards resulting to injury, illness or even
death. Generally, there are two (2) kinds of workplace hazards:
a. safety hazards, which can cause direct harm like cuts,
broken limbs and burns, arising from:
o poor housekeeping
o inappropriate and defective tools
o sharp and pointed hand tools
o hot surfaces and splashes from hot liquids
o unguarded moving or rotating machines
o electrical hazards
o vehicles, such as forklifts, cranes and trucks
DOLE Employment Guide for Students and Jobseekers