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Practice question: Solo Parent Leave (RA 8972, as amended by RA 11861)

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Practice question

A qualifying solo-parent employee requests parental leave requiring physical presence for a child-related responsibility. The employer denies solely because the worker is contractual. What does the amended provision say?
  1. Only regular employees may qualify
  2. All contractual workers are independent contractors
  3. The benefit is available regardless of employment status after the stated service and other requirements
  4. A contract automatically waives the statute
  5. The child must first become an employee

Legal references

  • RA11861, Section 7: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2022/ra_11861_2022.html

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