Drills: Leave for Victims of Violence Against Women and Their Children (RA 9262)

10 days (Note: RA 9262 provides 10 days of leave for victims of violence against women and their children)

What is the maximum number of days a female employee can avail of leave under RA 9262 for being a victim of VAWC?

A certification from the barangay, prosecutor, or Clerk of Court

What must a female employee submit to her employer to be entitled to leave under RA 9262?

Harassment by a coworker (Note: VAWC refers to violence against women and their children, committed by their husbands, former husbands, or partners)

Which of the following is NOT covered under VAWC?

No

Can the 10-day leave for VAWC victims be converted into cash?
A) Yes
B) No
C) Only if unused
D) Only if specified in a CBA

Barangay chairman, barangay councilor, prosecutor, or Clerk of Court

Who can issue a certification to a female employee to be entitled to leave under RA 9262?

2 months

How long can a female employee avail of special leave after undergoing surgery for a gynecological disorder?

12 months (Note: The employee must have rendered at least 12 months of continuous service to be entitled to special leave)

What is the minimum continuous employment requirement for a female employee to be entitled to special leave under RA 9710?

Gynecological surgery only

What type of surgery qualifies for special leave under RA 9710?

No

Can the two-month special leave for women be converted into cash?

60 days (Note: The law provides 60 days of special leave in a year, regardless of the number of surgeries undergone)

If a female employee undergoes gynecological surgery more than once within the same year, how much special leave can she avail of in total?