WIR 02 Lesson 3: Workplace Leaves

Vacation Leave

Leave taken for rest, travel or personal time.

Usually requires advanced notice.

Sick Leave

Paid time away from work due to illness.

Requires a medical certificate.

Emergency Leave

Leave granted for urgent personal matters.

Falls under vacation or sick leave.

Maternity Leave

A period of absence from work granted to a mother before and after the birth of her child or suffering from a miscarriage.

Paternity Leave

A period of time that a father is legally allowed to be away from his job so that he can spend time with his new baby.

7 days under the law.

Parental Leave (Solo Parent Leave)

Solo parent under RA 8972.

7 working days of leave per year.

Special Leave for Women (RA 9710)

Refers to the paid leave granted to a female employee allowing her to recuperate following surgery caused by gynecological disorders for a period of up to two (2) months.

Bereavement Leave

Offered to an employee when a close relative dies.

Number of days depends on the company.

Service Incentive Leave (SIL)

Five paid leave days after one year of service.

Birthday Leave/Anniversary Leaves

There are already companies that started giving their workers a present on their birthdays such as giving day off during the actual birth date of the worker.

Study Leave/Educational Leave

Period of time away from work for study.

Leave Without Pay (LWOP)

A temporary nonpay status and absence from duty that, in most cases, is granted at the employee's request.