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Authored by the six-man Makabayan bloc, HB 7909 or the “Paid Pandemic Leave Law of 2020” also provides a maximum 60-day leave for workers placed under ‘floating status.” They will be paid 80 percent of their daily pay during leave period.
Also provided in the bill is a guarantee of security of tenure for workers who avail of the leave benefits. They shall also be barred from being demoted by employers.
The additional leaves shall not be deducted from sick or vacation leave credits imposed by Labor Code of the Philippines or provided under the collective bargaining agreement between the labor union and management.