VAWC Leave in the Philippines: 10-Day Leave, Documents and Employer Duties
Republic Act No. 9262 entitles qualified women employees to a paid, extendible leave of up to ten days to attend to legal and medical needs arising from abuse by an intimate partner or relation. This guide explains who qualifies, what documentation an employer can lawfully require, how the leave interacts with other benefits, and what happens when an employer denies it.