Civil Service Commission clarifies paternity leave benefit

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has clarified the policy on employees in public and private sectors who plan to file a paternity leave.

In a resolution promulgated on December 21, 2015, the CSC prepared rules and regulations on the implementation of Republic Act 8185 or the Paternity Leave Act of 1996.

Section 20 of RA 8185 states that: “Paternity leave of seven days shall be non-cumulative and strictly non-convertible to cash. The same may be enjoyed either in a continuous or in an intermittent manner by the employee on the days immediately, before, during, and after the childbirth or miscarriage of his legitimate spouse. Said leave shall be availed of not later than 60 days after the date of the child’s delivery."

The Senate also approved on third and final reading a bill seeking to lengthen maternity leave from 60 days to 100 days. — BAP, GMA News