Calculates the cash maternity benefit for SSS members based on the six highest monthly salary credits and expected delivery date. Handles standard and multiple births.
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Philippines Maternity Leave Calculator
This calculator helps pregnant employees in the Philippines determine their maternity leave start date, end date, and expected return-to-work date under Republic Act No. 11210, the 105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law. The law provides paid leave, extensions for solo parents, and an optional unpaid period.
How Maternity Leave is Calculated
The standard paid maternity leave is 105 calendar days. This period can be extended by 15 additional paid days if the mother is a legally recognized solo parent. Furthermore, the law allows for an additional 30 calendar days of unpaid leave, subject to agreement with the employer. In cases of miscarriage or emergency termination of pregnancy, a special leave of 60 paid days is granted.
The leave can start on the expected date of delivery, or up to 30 days before it. The calculation counts all calendar days from the chosen start date.
Step-by-Step Example
Maria is expecting her baby on December 1, 2026. She is not a solo parent and plans to start her leave on the delivery date. She does not wish to take the unpaid extension.
- Leave Start Date: December 1, 2026.
- Paid Leave Days: 105 days.
- Paid Leave End Date: March 15, 2027 (105 days after Dec 1, counting Dec 1 as day 1).
- Return to Work Date: March 16, 2027.
- Total Absence: 105 days.
If Maria were a solo parent, her paid leave would be 120 days (105 + 15), ending on April 4, 2027.
Common Scenarios
Early Start: Employees with health concerns or doctor's advice can start leave up to 30 days before the expected delivery. The total paid leave period (105 or 120 days) still applies from that earlier start date.
Solo Parents: To claim the extra 15 days, you must be a registered solo parent with a Solo Parent ID from your local city or municipal social welfare office.
Unpaid Extension: The 30-day unpaid extension is optional and requires mutual consent. It begins immediately after the paid leave ends.
Miscarriage: For miscarriage or emergency termination before 20 weeks of gestation, a 60-day paid leave is provided. The other extensions (solo parent, unpaid) do not apply in this case.
Next Steps: Preparing Your Documents
After calculating your dates, you should formally notify your employer. The primary document to use is a Maternity Leave Request form. This document officially communicates your intended leave dates, your position, and other details required by your HR department and for claiming SSS maternity benefits.
If you decide to take the optional 30-day unpaid extension, you should later submit a Notice for Additional Maternity Leave. This notice specifies the extended period and serves as a formal record of the agreement with your employer.