DoLE approves ‘special leave’ for female employee in private sector By Mina Diaz 03/20/2011

DoLE approves ‘special leave’ for female employee in private sector

By Mina Diaz 03/20/2011
The Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) approved the special leave for women working in the private sector who are scheduled to undergo surgery for gynecological disorders.

The guidelines for availing themselves of the special leave privilege are contained in the Department Order 112-11 issued by Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz provided for under Republic Act 9710 (Section 18), known as the Magna Carta for Women (MCW).

Baldoz said that the guidelines ensure compliance in the implementation of the special leave benefits for women employees in the private sector.

“The two-month leave is in addition to the leave privileges under existing laws,” said Baldoz..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/nation/20110320nat4.html