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

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Does the statutory definition of parental leave require that the child’s need be an illness in every case?
  1. No; physical presence may be required or beneficial for parental duties
  2. Yes; only inpatient surgery qualifies
  3. Yes; school responsibilities are categorically excluded
  4. Yes; only contagious disease qualifies
  5. Yes; all other parental duties are irrelevant

Legal references

  • RA11861 amended RA8972 Sections3 and8: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2022/ra_11861_2022.html

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