Practice question
A qualifying employee has a lawful preexisting paid leave benefit more generous than RA8187. The employer treats the Act as a mandatory uniform cap and withdraws the excess solely for that reason. Which analysis follows Section6?
- The Act cannot be construed to reduce the existing benefit
- The Act compels equal downward reduction of every policy
- Statutory leave always cancels contractual improvements
- Existing benefits are protected only if unpaid
- The employer’s new preference repeals Section6
Legal references
- RA8187 Sections2–3 and6: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1996/ra_8187_1996.html
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