Battered Woman Leave

Since I already explained the solo parent leave in my last post, I will now dwell on the battered woman leave. An even more current addition to the list of statutory leaves is that which required under Republic Act No. 9262. This law which referred to Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children approved on March 8, 2004 allows the victim of violence, which may be physical, sexual or psychological, to apply for the issuance of a protection order. It will shield her from further violence and give her related reliefs. If the victim is an employee, she will be entitled to a paid leave up to ten days in addition to other paid leaves under the Labor Code, other laws, and company policies. It is also worthy to note that the leave can be extended when the necessity arises as noted in the protection order.

A requirement to apply for the battered woman leave is a certification obtained from the Barangay Captain or Kagawad or prosecutor or the clerk of court that an action based on R. A. 9262 has been filed and is pending. The use of the ten-day leave is at the option of the woman employee. It shall be used for the days that she need to attend to medical and legal concerns. Leaves not availed of are non-cumulative and not convertible to cash. Indeed, the battered woman leave is useful for women as victims of violence. Lastly, this law is only applicable in the Philippines.

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Solo Parent Leave

Someone in the neighborhood asked me about the solo parent leave. He was also discussing about other statutory leaves provided as employee rights like vacation leave, sick leave, and the battered woman leave. However, what concerns him most is the solo parent leave and the battered woman leave. The last issue will be featured in my next post.

Based on the explanation given for the implementation of the labor laws, a recent addition  to the list of paid leaves given by law is the parental leave which is also called as the solo parent leave. This name was given because of the enactment of the Solo Parent's Welfare Act of 2000- R. A. No. 8972. This act took effect last November 28, 2000. Section 8 of this act provides that:

"In addition to leave privileges under existing laws, parental leave of not more than 7 working days per year shall be given to any solo parent employee who has rendered  service of at least one year".

This means that the solo parent leave is in addition to the legally required leaves such as the service incentive leave, the SSS sick leave, the SSS maternity leave and the paternity leave. The solo parent leave is beneficial to a woman who gives birth as a result of rape or crimes against chastity, a widow or a widower, a spouse separated legally or separation in fact for at least one year, and so on. The requirements for claiming this right include showing that he or she is left alone with the responsibility of parenthood and also showing to the employer a solo parent identification card duly issued by an authorized representative of the Department of Social and Development. 

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To Work Or Not To Work

The main reason why we need to work is to earn a living. We need to be hard working in order to increase our income. We also improve our skills in order to be promoted in work. But, what if there are other factors in work that make us bothered?

First, salaries may not be enough to support us and we need additional income. In this case, the element of time is necessary. In other words, if we know how to manage our time and juggle two jobs in every 24 hours we have, then there is no problem with this.

Second, there are people who wanted to destroy the reputation of the company you work for. In my case, I was bothered by some people who wanted to close the operation of the company because they were not promoted earlier. In my case, I just worked hard and leave the matter to the authorities.

Third, some office-mates are so noisy while working. In some cultures, work is no fun at all. But in my own place, work may be tied with fun. That is why some workers tend to abuse the work with fun moments while working.

And lastly, the element of monotony and laziness may bother workers at times. The best way to combat these problems is to remain positive and energetic while working.

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