Section 6Sec./Art. 6

Allocation of Maternity Leave Credits.

Any female worker entitled to maternity leave benefits as provided for herein may, at her option, allocate up to seven (7) days of said benefits to the childs father, whether or not the same is married to the female worker: Provided, That in the death, absence, or incapacity of the former, the benefit may be allocated to an alternate caregiver who may be a relative within the fourth degree of consanguinity or the current partner of the female worker sharing the same household, upon the election of the mother taking into account the best interests of the child: Provided, further, That written notice thereof is provided to the employers of the female worker and alternate caregiver: Provided, furthermore, That this benefit is over and above that which is provided under Republic Act No. 8187, or the "Paternity Leave Act of 1996": Provided, finally, That in the event the beneficiary female worker dies or is permanently incapacitated, the balance of her maternity leave benefits shall accrue to the father of the child or to a qualified caregiver as provided above.