Bill Type
House Bill
Congress Name
12th Congress of the Republic
Long Title
AN ACT MANDATING EMPLOYERS TO GRANT UP TO FOUR (4) WEEKS OF UNPAID LEAVE A YEAR TO EMPLOYEES WHOSE SPOUSE, PARENT, UNMARRIED CHILD, OR WHEN THEY THEMSELVES ARE SUFFERING FROM SERIOUS ILLNESS
Congress Author
PEREZ, FRANK S.
Date filed
August 21, 2001
Scope
NATIONAL
Urgent Bill
No

Legislative History

House Bill/Resolution NO. House Bill No. 2608, 12th Congress of the Republic
FULL TITLE : AN ACT MANDATING EMPLOYERS TO GRANT UP TO FOUR (4) WEEKS OF UNPAID LEAVE A YEAR TO EMPLOYEES WHOSE SPOUSE, PARENT, UNMARRIED CHILD, OR WHEN THEY THEMSELVES ARE SUFFERING FROM SERIOUS ILLNESS
ABSTRACT : "Family and Medical Leave Act of 2001". An employee whether employed in the private sector or government entity may apply for a Family and Medical Leave when his legitimate spouse, parent, or legitimate unmarried child suffers from a serious illness. The employee may also apply for the same if he himself is physically unable to perform his job due to a serious illness. A casual or temporary employee can avail of the benefits of this Act only after twelve (12) months of continuous employment with the same employer. The employee availing of the benefits of this Act shall be reinstated to his original position with equivalent pay, benefits and all other term and conditions of employment upon return.
PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : PEREZ, FRANK S.
DATE FILED : 2001-08-21
SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL
CO-AUTHORS (Journal Entries) :
1. Amin (017 ) 2. Lapus (028 )
ADMINISTRATION BILL? No
URGENT BILL? No
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE
MOTHER BILL: House Bill No. 5432, 12th Congress of the Republic
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ON 2001-08-27

Abstract

"Family and Medical Leave Act of 2001". An employee whether employed in the private sector or government entity may apply for a Family and Medical Leave when his legitimate spouse, parent, or legitimate unmarried child suffers from a serious illness. The employee may also apply for the same if he himself is physically unable to perform his job due to a serious illness. A casual or temporary employee can avail of the benefits of this Act only after twelve (12) months of continuous employment with the same employer. The employee availing of the benefits of this Act shall be reinstated to his original position with equivalent pay, benefits and all other term and conditions of employment upon return.

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