Entitlement of Kasambahay to Other Statutory Leave Benefits and Labor Standard Benefits

June 26, 2018LABOR ADVISORY NO. 010-18ENTITLEMENT OF KASAMBAHAY TO OTHER STATUTORY LEAVE BENEFITS AND LABOR STANDARD BENEFITSIn order to further strengthen and harmonize the implementation of the provisions of Batas Kasambahay, particularly on the entitlement of labor standards and statutory leave benefits, this Labor Advisory is being issued for the guidance of all stakeholders concerned: I. Labor Standards. The kasambahay shall be entitled to all the rights and benefits granted under Republic Act No. 10361, as amended, unless otherwise expressly provided.   The employers are not prohibited from granting such other benefits in addition to the minimum requirements of the law.II. Labor Standard Benefits. In addition to five (5) days Service Incentive Leave granted under Article 95 of the Labor Code, as amended, the kasambahay shall be entitled to Special Leave Benefit (RA 9710), Solo Parent Leave (RA 8972), Violence against Women and their Children (VAWC) Leave (RA 9262) provided he/she meets all the conditions for entitlement.For emphasis, to promote the welfare of the kasambahay, it is highly encouraged that dialogue between the kasambahay and employer...