Formal workers who will become parents have the right to ask the company where they work for a paternity leave when your wife or partner has just given birth. This benefit consists in the father of the family may be absent from his job without losing his salary.
The paternity leave it lasts for 10 consecutive calendar days, but in special situations it can be extended, this is the case of premature births and multiple births, in which this benefit is extended to 20 consecutive calendar days.
In addition, when there is a birth due to a terminal congenital disease or severe disability or when there have been serious complications in the mother’s health, this labor right can reach 30 calendar days.
What workers can request paternity leave?
The workers who access this benefit are all those who are in public and private activity, as well as those who work in the Armed forcesthe National Police and any labor regime or special contracting regime to which they belong.
It is important to mention that This benefit is inalienable and cannot be changed or substituted by cash payment or another benefit.. Likewise, the remuneration that corresponds during the leave is equivalent to the one that the worker would receive if he continued in his regular work.
What is the penalty for denying paternity leave?
According to the National Superintendence of Labor Inspection (Sunafil), failing to comply with paternity leave is a reason for sanction, so parents can file a complaint with said entity when the company they work for denies the paternity leave.
Patricia Kcomt, leader of the Labor area of the Miguel Mur & Abogados law firm, points out that not granting paternity leave is considered a very serious offense, whose fine ranges from S/1,138.50 to S/260,023.50amount that will depend on the company’s regime and the number of workers affected.
“As a recommendation at the legislative level, expanding the number of days granted for paternity leave should be evaluated to achieve shared responsibility and, in this way, guarantee equal opportunities and responsibilities, for both men and women. “said the expert to The Republic.
Source: Larepublica
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