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Practice question: Expanded Maternity Leave (RA 11210)

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Practice question

An otherwise qualified employee has a live childbirth twelve calendar days after lawful termination of service. Does separation alone defeat Section 8’s accrued maternity entitlement?
  1. Yes, every former worker is excluded
  2. Yes, benefits always end immediately on termination
  3. Yes, only delivery during office hours qualifies
  4. Yes, the statutory window is two days
  5. No

Legal references

  • RA 11210, Sections 5-6, 8-9 and 12: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11210_2019.html

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