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Practice question: Paternity Leave (RA 8187)

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

A married male employee cohabits with his legitimate spouse, satisfies the applicable requirements and seeks leave for her second delivery. May the employer deny solely because the employee works in the private rather than public sector?
  1. Yes, only government employees qualify
  2. Yes, only self-employed fathers qualify
  3. Yes, the statute excludes all businesses
  4. Yes, only elected officials qualify
  5. No; RA8187 covers both private and public sectors

Legal references

  • RA8187, Section 2: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1996/ra_8187_1996.html

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